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“Reputation, you know – a lifetime to build, seconds to destroy.” --Captain Shakespeare, Stardust (movie) People say lots of things about me. Sometimes those things aren't particularly flattering. …
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Before you say yes to another writing gig, or agree to another pro bono post, stop and think about why you write. I've started thinking more about why I do things and prioritizing what matters to me. …
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Personal branding is essential for a freelancer. If you want to succeed, these freelancer personal branding tips can help. Last month, I moderated a panel devoted to freelancer personal branding. …
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One of the questions I'm asked most often is whether it makes more sense to self-publish than to work with a "real" publisher. As with so many things in freelancing and in life, the answer depends on …
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A couple of years ago, a client of mine asked if I could stop writing about competitors of theirs. They didn't want me to mention them in lists (even if another client asked me to), and they were …
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As you develop as a writer, you might also want to think about where you fit into your online community. When I first started as an online freelance writer, one of the main benefits was the …
