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
Best Planners for Goal Setting
Happy Friday, friends! So this year I’ve finally started to let go of my incredibly high-tech daily to-do list regiment, where I take a random piece of paper from whatever notebook I’m working in and write down an impossible list of tasks and then feel bad at the end of the day when I am only halfway through. Yeah, probably… Read More
A Photographer’s Top Podcasts for Starting a Business
We have something different for you today. My good photographer friend (and co-working pal) Jessica is sharing her top podcasts for starting a business. Jess and I have both spent time in Southern California (she’s from there), yet coincidentally we ended up in Seattle at a time where we’re shifting and growing our businesses. I’m so lucky to be able to… Read More
The 6 Facebook Group Etiquette Tips You Should Know
Happy almost Valentine’s Day, friends! Who here spends way too much time in Facebook groups? I know they can be a time-suck, but if you’re in the right ones it can help you land clients and strengthen your connections. To me, the best Facebook groups have a thoughtful community of members that ask questions and answer others, offer insight, and stay… Read More