Go on. Admit it. You might be a freelance writer for now, but you’ve dreamed of being an author, yes? Some of you might even be authors already, but for those of you who are not, there are ways to transition into being an author.
Being an author has its own rewards but not always necessarily [...]
Imagine for a second how much more marketable you would be if your freelance services covered more than just what you’re doing now - be that writing, design, coding, or what have you.
Are you thinking about it? I’m not talking about trying to be/do everything, just extending your offering to include images, audio and video [...]
Do you want to establish yourself as a subject matter expert in a niche? An excellent way to promote your skills as a freelancer is to create and publish a regular podcast about a select topic. By regular, I mean on either a daily, weekly or monthly schedule and sticking with it.
This podcast would appear [...]
Many of us freelancers are content creators, whether in terms of written content, design, or coding. What if you’ve had enough with current freelance gigs and want to move in a different direction with your skills?
Not factoring in change can be a quick path to freelance burnout. For example, the NY Times recently had an [...]
Do you go through long periods of poor work productivity? Here’s a simple “time hack“… Have you considered spending less time per project, to force yourself to complete the work sooner and more efficiently?
If you’re in a salaried job and still contemplating freelancing, you may or may not have motivation to work harder. However, if [...]
FAQ: Do You Accept Rush Jobs?
I am often asked whether I accept rush writing jobs. My answer to that question is: Yes!! Sometimes... I will take on rush work when I can complete it without affecting other project deadlines.
40 Most Beautiful And Inspirational Website Designs Of 2008
2008 has brought some big changes in the design trends. One of the major ones was the end of the “glossy revolution“. View the top 40 amazing, beautiful and inspirational website designs of 2008.
Freelance Designers: Is Name Recognition Important for Success?
Freelancing by nature tends to be a career that isn’t going to put you in the spotlight. Here's a balanced look at the impact of name recognition on the career of freelancers.
Communicating with Indecisive Clients
Web designers will get to work with all different types of clients. While that’s one of the nice things that keeps the job from getting too monotonous, we also have to be able to communicate effectively...
Pen Zen: Bring Clarity to Writing
Have you ever read an email from someone that was too wordy, lacked focus, and left you confused? How can we learn from reading such emails to improve our own communication?
What’s In a Business Name? Everything?
Something I’ve been thinking about for quite a while is a business name. Ever since I started designing, developing and publishing my own sites, I’ve felt like I needed a name.
Hate Writing Query Letters? Try LOIs
Letters of introduction are simple to write, and once you've got the formula down, you can adapt it to almost any market.
Top 5 Laptops for Developers
It’s primarily the larger type of desktop replacement laptops that attract the developer’s attention. This list gives a few examples of some laptops that stand out in this department.
