It has been hammered into me, since the day I became a freelancer, to sell, sell, sell. To not become one of those “artists” who talk a lot about creativity and authenticity and don’t think about the bottom line. I don’t know how I feel about that. Bottom line isn’t a bad thing. We all […]
What Happens When Your Goals Change Mid-Year?
Do you change your goals mid-year, for example when you break into a new publication, start getting regular work or making more money? Also, how do you differentiate long-term goals from short-term goals, and how do you make sure you’re staying on track? This is one of my favorite questions because I’m a geek, very […]
One Month Down. How Did You Do On Your Goals?
So. One month of the year, already gone. How are you doing on your goals? By now, you’ve probably got a system going in order to keep up with what you want to be doing. You’ve figured out which goals you’re going to keep, and which ones, despite your best intentions, may have been too […]
The 10 Best Things I Did For My Writing Career
1. I stopped listening to advice by struggling writers and went to my editors for help instead. “Hey, I’m not sure I have a good enough handle on what kind of ideas would work for you. Any tips?” 2. I invested in my career. I joined writing groups and organizations that require members to pay […]