How To Create Message Boxes With CSS

Posted July 27, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

How To Create Message Boxes With CSS
These Message Boxes are useful to display and inform in a nice way different messages, like announcements, alerts, or status information.

How To Cope With Rejection As A Freelancer

Posted July 26, 2008 in Business, Lifestyle 16 Rockin' Comments »

“I used to save all my rejections, always thinking, “I’ll show them“. I always talk about how hard it is, but I also think it’s glorious… …Writers are writers because they can’t help but be writers; they have to get it out there. I feel more whole and reassured when I’ve written something. I try to discourage my students from a writing career most of the time. The ones who get beyond it are really meant to do it.” - Lawrence Grobel

Is there anything more rattling than those few seconds after clicking the “Send” button when submitting an article to a publication? Your heart skips a beat. You briefly live out a nightmare where you envision the editor screaming to himself, “What the hell is this? Is this guy serious? Stop wasting my time!

On the other hand, maybe you’re so confident that you assume everything you write is gold. Yes - there are definitely those people. However, it is this author’s belief that the majority of us, whether we’ll admit it or not, are scared little children when it comes to revealing our meager selves to the world.

How ironic then that the word “NO” is more common than any other - at least in this industry. Coping with rejection can prove to be large hurdle when it comes to persevering. [Click here to read more →]

17 Websites to Boost Your Designer Profile

Posted July 25, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

17 Websites to Boost Your Designer Profile
Freelance designers have a number of different methods for finding work. In many cases, simply getting your profile and your work exposed to more people can lead to an increase in work.

The Cutest Freebies: Twitter Bird Icons & Illustration

Posted July 25, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

The Cutest Freebies: Twitter Bird Icons & Illustration
I wanted to offer an alternative to the “Twitterific Bird” that people tend to use a lot in their sites, I think Pasquale’s Illustration is a lot softer, friendlier and more inviting…

Pen To Paper: Getting Clear On What Work-Life Balance Means To You

Posted July 25, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

Pen To Paper: Getting Clear On What Work-Life Balance Means To You
Confusion is a real pain in the ass, because it gets you all locked up inside. With so many directions to choose from, where do you start going? What if you choose the wrong direction?

Step Zero: Smite Your Inbox Gremlins For Good

Posted July 25, 2008 in freelancenews Add Comment »

Step Zero: Smite Your Inbox Gremlins For Good
Whether your daily inbox counter reads five or 500, this post will help you to simplify and enjoy the art of email.

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