When I first listed my profile in a freelance directory, it was because I knew a friend that worked for a company that had a classifieds website. They were trying to get more freelancers involved, so I sent them my portfolio. At the time, I didn’t really know these were commonplace in the freelance world (which is funny, because it… Read More
4 Career Lessons I Didn’t Learn from A Day Job
Despite more people working remotely or as freelancers than ever, it still feels like most career advice out there is geared toward those with fairly traditional day jobs. So much is about office politics, proving yourself to a tough manager, and rising the ranks. I’m sure I would have learned a lot of great skills if I’d had a more… Read More
How to Build Confidence in Your Work
Gosh, I know this sounds like such a generic title, but as I go into my 5th year of freelancing (this month marks the moment I impulsively quit an editorial job that was *so not right* for me and became unemployed, uh, I mean, a freelancer!), I’ve been feeling really inspired to spread the love to those just starting out…. Read More
How to Create a Portfolio When You Work with Sensitive Information
I’ve seen this question come up in a few Facebook groups I’m in, and it’s important one. As a writer and editor, it’s actually pretty rare that I get a byline. That may be off-putting to some, but I don’t think of it in a negative way. I think of what I do just as anyone else would, that I’m… Read More
How to Improve Your Morning Before You Get Out of Bed
Does anyone else have an awful time sticking to a good morning routine? Whenever I read advice on how to improve your morning, I get sudden a burst of inspiration to wake up earlier, take things slow, and have some cozy time to myself before work begins. Then I do it for a day and fall right off… never to… Read More