May 25Member-onlyHow to Make Sure You Get Paid as a FreelancerFreelancing is such a stupid word. After all, we don’t work for free, and we certainly enjoy seeing payment notifications pop in, am I right? So today on the blog I’m sharing advice to help ensure your clients follow through and pay you for your services and products. As a…Freelancing4 min readFreelancing4 min read
May 5Member-onlyFeeling Stuck? Here’s How to Make the Words Flow AgainYou’re a cozy 378 words into a draft that feels solid, polished. But, your flow state has dwindled to a trickle and you’re just not sure where to go next. You can’t find the right words. Your outline is there, but…it’s dry and uninspiring. You stare at the screen. You…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Mar 23Member-onlyHow Not to Reply to a Pitch Request (And Tips to Do Better!)I just spent the last ten minutes musing over some beautiful reflections. A loving father talked at length about his memories of teaching his young daughter how to drive, including all the cringy trials and tribulations. I also read sentiments from a woman who reflected on her father’s passing, a…Pitching4 min readPitching4 min read
Published inCode Like A Girl·Feb 23Member-only3 Reasons AI Won’t Replace My Writing CareerFor the last month or so, every time I’ve browsed LinkedIn, scanned a newsletter in my email or joined an online Twitter chat, the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) pops up. It’s a sizzling hot topic. With the launch of ChatGPT and other similar artificial intelligence content creation programs, it’s…AI3 min readAI3 min read
Feb 15Member-onlyHow Chronic Illness Makes Me a Better Small Business WomanThis past summer, multiple celebrities facing health challenges went public. We learned of Selma Blair and Christina Applegate’s journeys with multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune condition affecting the central nervous system. …Small Business5 min readSmall Business5 min read
Sep 16, 2022Member-onlyB2E: Are You Writing in This Content Niche? What is B2E?Ahh, self-care is making its way into more content calendars. And, I love it. For the second time in the past few months, a new-to-me content marketing term has popped up amid content planning discussions with content strategists: B2E. What is B2E Content? B2E stands for business-to-employee. It’s the big brother to B2C (business…B2e3 min readB2e3 min read
Aug 31, 2022Member-only5 Freelancing Rules to Throw Out the Window (And Why!)Freelancing embodies freedom. The flexibility that freelancers enjoy is supported by self-discipline, ethical choices and consistent output. But, beyond that…there aren’t many rules you have to follow. Even after 13 years of full-time freelancing (and many years before that of hustling on the weekends), I still click on articles that…Freelancing4 min readFreelancing4 min read
Aug 15, 2022Member-onlyHow to Set Up a Freelance Work ScheduleFreelancing may equal freedom, but this lifestyle won’t flourish if you’re unorganized, unfocused — and winging it. So, let’s get organized. Every few weeks the same handful of topics bubble up among my freelance colleagues. What’s top on the list these days? Scheduling. Freelance creatives are always looking for more…Freelance5 min readFreelance5 min read
Jun 17, 2022Member-onlyHow I Track Mileage for My Small BusinessOne of the many perks of being a small business owner in the United States are the tax deductions. Over the years, I’ve tracked the miles I put on my vehicle to go to the bank to deposit checks from clients, attend yoga workshops that I write about on my…Small Business4 min readSmall Business4 min read
May 18, 2022Member-onlyHow Do You Give Yourself a Promotion as a Freelancer?When you freelance, you’re the boss. There are no annual employee reviews, cost-of-living pay raises or milestone perks to earn. Or, are there? Remember you call the shots, so you can set your business up however you want, and it should definitely include promotions, bonuses and perks. Each fall I…Promotion4 min readPromotion4 min read
