Like the last post, today’s post is the result of a request—or in this case two requests—in comments. Dominic Faith from P/S Public Storage wrote: Well Lillie, after reading your posts and comments, I feel that you should write a post on how to manage time. Many people want to know how you are so … Read more
Motivation leads to an increase in productivity. An increase in productivity leads to a more fulfilling day and a higher income. If you work at home as a freelance writer, chances are you know how easy it is to get distracted during the work day. So what can you do? No, you don’t need to … Read more
Sometimes the big barriers in life aren’t abject poverty, dreaded disease, or death. Sometimes it’s the subtle ones set upon us by time and place. The ones that can’t be seen and can’t be acknowledged because we don’t know they are there. They creep up silently on padded feet and, if we sense them at … Read more
Recent comments on my Job Search series from about a year and a half ago suggest that with the current high unemployment, job seekers could benefit from this information today. If you’re seeking employment, I encourage you to read the entire series. Those posts include practical and detailed information about resumes, cover letters, and job interviews. I’ve been an … Read more
A few weeks ago, I discovered that freelance editing rates is the most popular search term people use to find this blog and the most popular post is How Much Will It Cost? Average Freelance Editing Rates. I decided to update the information in a new series and created an online survey to gather information. … Read more
I’ve been running a freelance writing and editing rates survey for several weeks but haven’t had a great deal of response. My goal is to have statistically significant information for my two-part series scheduled for the third week in November. The survey is anonymous, quick, and easy. There are only six multiple-choice questions: How long … Read more
I’m planning a series on freelance writing and editing rates. Freelancers want to know what others charge, and potential clients want to know how much to expect a project to cost. As mentioned in a previous post, I am trying to collect real-world data from freelance writers and editors through a short anonymous online survey. There … Read more
Recently I wrote that freelance editing rates is the most popular keyword phrase that brings visitors to this blog. When I realized that one post on this subject has more than 300 visitors per month, I decided it was time to write more on the topic. For an upcoming series, I would like to have some … Read more
Just like last year, Kristen King at Inkthinker brought Freelance Writers Appreciation Week to my attention. Visit her blog this week to read posts about what she appreciates about being a freelance writer. I appreciate many things about being a freelancer, most of all, being able to work from home on my own schedule doing … Read more
Question from a reader: Would you ever perform a service for “trade dollars” when you can get an equivalent amount of “real dollars”? Answer: Of course, if there is a choice, cash is usually preferable. However, I have accepted trade dollars when I could have been paid in cash. For example, the writer who was originally referred to … Read more