Several readers have asked about how to get Periscope videos onto YouTube. Here’s the process I followed during my short-lived Persiscope experiment. For a few months earlier this year, I answered reader questions via video. I’d like to continue the series, but I’m still kind of putting my life back together. As part of my …
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. I have a chance at a new start in life, and I’m using this change to focus on things that I …
Do You Know Why You Write? A Purpose for Every Post Read More »
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. The venue was the FinCon Expo, where I’ve presented before. The panel was aimed more at what editors are looking for in freelancers, and I …
Occasionally I accept less for my freelance writing services. But there’s a method to my madness — and a reason I sometimes agree to write for less. Not too long ago, a fellow freelance writer asked me for some insight into what she should charge when writing for a client. It’s a client I write …
That Time I Accepted Way Less for My Freelance Writing Read More »
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 hoping that I wouldn’t take jobs with clients that partnered with the competitor. In the end, I …
Sponsored posts offer a way for professional bloggers to make a little extra money. But you need to be prepared to disclose your relationships. Professional bloggers have enjoyed an increase in influence in recent years. Major brands — and even not-so-major brands — are anxious to reach new audiences with the help of bloggers. If …
Professional Bloggers: Endorsements, Sponsored Posts and the FTC Read More »
