writing
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Top 3 things I love about private freelancing
One of the things that I learned when trying out private freelancing for the first time was staying in charge of the things that matter most to me. Those things may not matter to other professional writers, or they may seem unimportant to… Continue reading
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Top 3 things I love about platform freelancing
You don’t have to decide between platform and private freelancing. As I said, I do both and enjoy both for unique reasons. The options are out there, so you may as well make use of them. Right? Continue reading
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Common questions on my career path
There are some questions that I get a lot when people discover that I’m a writer. For example: “do you get in arguments with your characters?” Or “Are you still sane?” The answer to both is yes, by the way. Continue reading
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3 times when it’s okay to let off a little steam with a customer
Let’s be real here: when you are a professional, you so often have to be a mature person and walk away without retorting or pushing back. That might be good for business, but sometimes you just want to bite back,… Continue reading
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Hard Truths: Part II
Hard truths that connect to customers are ample learning situations where you can choose just how you will respond to them. It doesn’t mean you need to like it, or that you have to look forward to it. But you… Continue reading
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Hard Truths: Part I
Accepting those hard truths is so important! You don’t have to take ownership of them because they are outside of your control. Just accept them as they are, and keep on moving forward. Continue reading
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3 things the young writer should know
A young writer is full of promise and potential. They have a new voice, a new perspective, and a whole lot of energy that is focused on helping them find success. However, anyone who’s been a professional writer for a… Continue reading
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How to deal with the haters: Personal
The thing is, there is endless advice on what to do with haters from a professional standpoint (I will soon voice my own thoughts on the subject), but there’s a person behind every writer’s mask. And that person needs help… Continue reading
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How to get the most out of your critiquing group
In my last two posts, I talked quite a bit about the pros and cons of critique groups, and also about their limitations. I’ve had bad experiences in the past that make me pretty apprehensive and bitter about them. However,… Continue reading
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Pros and cons of a critiquing group
As you can probably tell, I’m not a huge fan of critiquing groups. This is only my own personal experience with them, though. When used properly, they’re an irreplaceable part of a writer’s journey to better writing. But when they’re… Continue reading
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