Digging through the archive of handouts and seminar presentations, I thought I’d post the notes from one of the roundtables I participated in. What is a freelance writer? An independent contractor “for hire” A savvy business owner Has great “time-management” skills Knows what they are worth Has realistic expectations and goals A qualified individual performing […]
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The Renegade Writer
A Totally Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing Success Written by two freelancers who broke the rules to win the game, this handbook contains a wealth of information for writers who are frustrated by the seemingly limited ways to operate in the freelance market. It explains that freelancers can negotiate for more money and better terms […]
About Me: Appearance at GenCon-Indy
In about two weeks I will be attending the 40th anniversary of GenCon Indy as a panelist with W.H. Horner from Fantasist Enterprises, and veteran freelance author, editor, and panelist James Lowder who has worked with Wizards of the Coast, Green Ronin, Eden Studios, and White Wolf to name a few. My portion of the […]
Blog Announcement: New Features
As I work to bring you relevant, new content, just wanted to let you know that I’ve been approached to review non-fiction materials related to freelance writing. Be sure to stop back and read my reviews for some potentially, powerful books that can help you grow your career. In addition to book reviews, I will […]
Freelance Writing Tip #35: Be Inspired by Others’ Success
Sometimes its easy to work in a tunnel, where you gauge how “good” you are as a writer by the milestones you reach in your personal career. The nature of our work, as I’ve mentioned several times, encourages us to put blinders on, only looking at what’s in front of our monitor instead of reaching […]