I love the fact that I’m able to make my own schedule. For the most part, I wake up early in the mornings and try to finish my work by late morning. This allows me ample time to focus on other aspects of my life. I’ve had the same routine for awhile….and it works for [...]

Today I came to the realization that I spend entirely too much time on the computer. As a freelance writer, I use my computer and Internet to make money. Therefore, I find myself staring into a bright computer screen for a few hours each day. However, I think five years of online copy writing is [...]

I have a confession….
I’m not proud of this (and I swear…it only happened once), but I’ve bailed on a project before. It was several years ago, and I had gotten “in over my head.” I’m all for new challenges, and I’ll occasionally step outside my comfort zone. But on this particular occasion, the assignment required [...]

If you worked for an employer, you would likely receive periodic raises. Your employer might conduct an annual review, in which they highlight your strengths and weaknesses; and at the end of the meeting, they might mention your new hourly or yearly salary. But when you work for yourself, things are somewhat differently.

My first two web writing opportunities (a long, long, long time ago) didn’t involve a contract. I was new to the world of online publishing and didn’t know any better - but I wasn’t a stranger to contracts. I had written a few pieces for print publications, in which I had to sign a writer’s [...]