Beyond the Rhetoric

Negotiation is a necessary part of life. This is true when it comes to the business of freelance writing, just as it is true with the personal relationships you have with your family members. It may not always be easy, but you need to approach these negotiations in good faith and you need to enter [...]

Last month, I wrote about the 7 freelance clients you want to avoid. Thankfully, there are plenty of clients out there that are much more appealing, whether you’re involved in freelance writing, freelance web design, or any number of other disciplines. Part of the key, however, is getting past some of the initial impressions you [...]

There’s a lot more that goes into freelance writing than the freelance writing itself. Part of it has to do with accounting and keeping track of the numbers. Another big part of it has to do with customer service and meeting (even if only online) with both current and potential clients. It is during these [...]

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Treat others as you would want to be treated. However you choose to phrase it, the “Golden Rule” is something many of us learn as children. Part of it has to do with teaching us manners, but it’s more about how we choose to [...]