

5 Hints for Handily Haggling
I haven't been a freelancer for a terribly long time at this point, but there's been one aspect of the job I'm not seeing as often as I...


Consider the farmer
And now, a more personal blog. A few days ago, I felt somewhat disheartened by a lack of response from prospective clients. Well over 70...


Don't settle for less (pay)
For those of you keeping track, this is the second part of a mini-series about paying and working for peanuts. Today, we look at how...


Take a look, it's in a book!
I won't write a second post in a single week very often, but I think something like this warrants it. There's a Kickstarter campaign...


Don't pay peanuts
I get it. Money gets tight, and if there's one thing we all love, it's getting the most bang for your buck (or whatever currency you...


Get Published, Part 2: Next on the Newsstand
Before we begin today, my dear readers, I have a couple of announcements. First of all, regarding the Novel Navigation series - you might...


Don't be the Cleveland Browns: A rant
There's one type of project I've seen clients ask for that annoys me: paid reviews. It happens. People pay for positive feedback for...


Five ways to digest your humble pie
Greetings from the Great White North, my dear readers! I'm sad to report this week hasn't been especially encouraging. I've had one...


There's no such thing as a free freelancer
Greetings from the Great White North, fellow writers, freelancers and would-be authors! Today, we discuss one of my rookie mistakes:...


Know thyself (and how thine online freelancing shouldst work)
Good afternoon, my dear readers! It's been a pretty crazy time in the Great White North. I landed two big gigs and find myself editing...