Comments on: Freelancing Lessons in 2009

By: Alexis

Alexis — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:43:46 +0000

Pleased to meet you, Dave. Like your blog. I’ll be checking in often as I’m always wondering about doing little things with WordPress.

By: Dave Doolin

Dave Doolin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:37:13 +0000

Yes, I have you in my RSS feed now.

Came in from twitter I think.

Just starting out in freelancing, pretty lean getting started!

-d
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By: Alexis

Alexis — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:42:13 +0000

Thanks, Jennifer! I hope you drop by often. I usually publish a new post every Wednesday.

By: Jennifer Brown Banks

Jennifer Brown Banks — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:04:01 +0000

Thanks for sharing these tips. They were very useful. I have bookmarked this site for future reference. .-= Jennifer Brown Banks´s last blog ..10 Ways to Reach Your Full Writing Potential in 2010! =-.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:51:01 +0000

Thanks, Chris. Keep your eye on the prize. You’ll get there someday!

Lexi

By: Alexis

Alexis — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:50:23 +0000

You’re sooo welcome, Shayne! Thank YOU for your feedback and questions.

I am referring to a blog that’s about copyediting – a blog you write for your prospective clients. So it’ll have to be about stuff they’re interested in. Don’t write about being a freelance copyeditor. Instead, blog about things around copyediting that your target clients would want to know about, such as, what “good” copy looks like, how to hire a copyeditor (hint, hint), etc.

Let me know if you have other questions!

Lexi

By: Shayne

Shayne — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:45:01 +0000

Lexi,

Thanks again for sharing so freely about your experiences with freelancing. I’ve been working through your 31 days, and couldn’t be more grateful for the fantastic resource you’ve compiled.

I have a question for you. On days 16 & 17, where you share essential pages for your website, you mention linking your blog to your website. Here’s my question—are you referring to a blog that relates directly to your freelancing? Or are you talking about a blog that deals more with everyday life? For example, my blog centers primarily around straw bale building and sustainable living. This will not relate directly to freelance copyediting, which is what I will be offering.

Thanks for any advice you can offer!
Shayne

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:54:42 +0000

Wow. There is a lot I can relate to here. I work with two kids (unless the older is in school) in the mornings and work a full time job at a factory. I’ve made progress though.

I started out doing marketing and recently (within the last few months) I turned my attention to writing. I started my blog and figured out that’s what I need to do. Write. I need to follow my passion.

Your story is an inspiration to me. It gets so hard sometimes trying to work with everything else going on. My family comes first as well, but they are also the reason I’m going for this. It gets frustrating sometimes I’ll admit.

I think this is just what I needed to read though. You were having some of the same things I’m going through now, and you overcame it. I know I can do the same. Even if it isn’t always easy.

Thank you,
~Chris
.-= Chris´s last blog ..Working Over the Holidays =-.