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Open Thread: How Do You Organize Source Material?
As many of you know, I’m working on a mini book about LinkedIn for Rockable Press. Unlike my ebook, this project involves interviewing others so I can compile case studies. I’m no stranger to...
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Open Thread: When Do You Stick a Fork In It & Call It Done?
Last year, I posted an open thread about finishing a piece of writing. Usually I don’t have a problem knowing when to say when, because my assignments are short and clearly defined, so once I get...
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Open Thread: How Is 2011 Treating Your Business?
We’re a few weeks past the half way point of 2011, so now’s a good time to check in and see how your business is doing. Are you faring better or worse than last year? Have you lost or gained any...
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Open Thread: What’s Your Favorite Organizational Tool? (+ a Giveaway)
UPDATE: Congrats to Julie and guyb for winning this giveaway! You should be receiving an email from Leslie with details very soon. Earlier this week, I shared how I use online bookmarking to organize...
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Open Thread: What’s On Your Business Card?
Recently, I had a discussion with another writer over email about what to put on a business card. As freelancers, we have the luxury of choosing whatever title we want: journalist, author, independent...
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Open Thread: How Do You Invoice?
The question of when and how to invoice came up last night in my freelance writing class, and I thought it might make an interesting discussion here. Do you use a special program like Freshbooks or do...
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Open Thread: What’s Your Professional Development Strategy?
As kids head back to school, it’s time for us freelancers to brush up on our skills and perhaps learn some new ones. Michelle Rafter posted a list of upcoming writer’s conferences, and while I’ll be...
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Between the upcoming launch of my new Rockable Book (stay tuned!), the holiday weekend, regular assignments, end-of-the month invoices, and last-minute requests from editors, it’s been a crazy week....
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Open Thread: What Surprised You Most About Freelancing?
Before you trade your cubicle for a spot on the couch, freelancing seems like a pretty sweet deal. And it can be. But often there are a few surprises along the way, both good and bad. Spending the...
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Open Thread: Referral Bonuses
In an earlier post, I mentioned that some freelancers offer referral incentives and a few people asked more about this. I don’t have a formalized referral bonus program, though I’m likely to send you a...
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