It's one thing to secure a project that's profitable on paper. But after a sustainable tipping point, you have to refine your client mix to make sure all of your projects are still emotionally …
Miracle machine
It's so interesting to look back at my early years of freelancing. Every new writing assignment and every new client felt like I'd stumbled upon a miracle, a great cosmic accident that, for some …
What’s the best thing you’re willing to believe about yourself?
I don't think it's possible to be a solopreneur or freelance writer and grow your business past your own personal limits. For example, if you don't think writers should or can earn money... guess …
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What if this were fun and easy?
Pick up that big, fat problem you've been mulling over, and hold it in your hand. What would that situation look like if it were fun or easy? When it comes to big problems, "fun and easy" does …
Death by control
In the business world, control is very confusing and more like a switchback than anything else. Or maybe it's the perfect Catch-22. The only way to make any progress is to exercise control over …
Relentless
If you're feeling the pressure to pick a word mantra for the upcoming New Year, I invite you to join me in picking "relentless." It calls to mind the exact mood I want to summon when I'm feeling …