In a word: No. The anxious customer and the uncertain writing project.
Confidence. Can you have too much of it? For our purposes: No. I read something recently that made the (perfectly reasonable) point that: You are bound to have self doubt about your writing, that this is part of being a writer, and that if you don’t have any doubts about your work it’s probably not
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Experience is not equal to payment.
Most of the time I’ve kept my promise, even though it’s not easy. (I’ve done less well in the past when it comes to working too cheaply.)
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Pay is determined based on your experience. (Pay is determined based on your self-confidence.)
Dear fellow freelance writer… I made this handy reference listicle to aid you in your quest for freelance writing domination (and to laugh/cry at our shared journey through professional freelance dysfunction).
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We're on a path and I've made some goals.
So it’s 2015. In a few months I turn 35. It doesn’t excite me, but thanks to this new adventure it doesn’t necessarily fill me with dread either. At least I’ve started down this path. It’d be nice to wish I was further along, but wishing can be dangerous. Wishing for things to be different
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Here's the term for what I'm doing, or I guess, still in the process of trying to do.
RUMINATIONS Frequently, I ruminate on things. Things you maybe thought were settled. Things I definitely thought were settled. Sometimes, I’ve been told I even try talking through such things in my sleep. But I couldn’t say if it helps. This week, it’s the nascent About page of Last Chance Writer
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Why picking a WordPress site theme sometimes feels like an episode of House Hunters.
Every time I’ve set up a new website or blog on WordPress, one of the most exciting steps has been choosing a sweet theme.
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