Beyond the Rhetoric

How is your week going so far? To help you get over those midweek blahs and overcome the increasingly challenging hump, I’ve once again scoured the Internet in search of some great blog posts to share with you. As before, the collection is definitely on the more eclectic end of the spectrum, so hopefully there’s [...]

Well, the changes I made in the last few days aren’t nearly as dramatic as what happened with the massive redesign in December 2008, but there some changes nonetheless. Beyond the Rhetoric is constantly evolving and shifting with the times, hopefully for the better. I’m always open to constructive criticism and positive feedback from the [...]

It can be challenging to find the right kind of freelance writing work, especially if you are relatively new to the industry. This is also true of people who are applying for more conventional kinds of jobs, particularly in today’s struggling economy. Part of this has to do with how the applicants (and freelancers) approach [...]

“Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.” There are only two things that are certain in life: death and taxes. As such, we should all make the effort to make the most of the time that we have on this planet. What are you going [...]

Many people assume that freelancers lead a very casual and relaxed lifestyle, working in their bunny slippers and flannel pajamas. It is positively true that freelancers are afforded a certain level of freedom when it comes to their time, but this does not make them any lazier or more carefree than their conventionally employed counterparts. [...]