I've spent the last six months having a bit of a quarter-life crisis, and I've suddenly realized that it's completely unnecessary. Creative writing and acting have been passions of mine since I was little - any form of storytelling, really. But I've always thought, in the back of my mind, that some day I would have to pick one or the other. And in the past six months, as my husband gets closer to finishing his PhD and we get closer to moving we-don't-know-where, I've felt like that point was approaching. ... Read more
Thoughts on the Shutdown from a Freelancer
I don't want to say much about the government shutdown; it is such a sensitive subject, and I don't want to get into the politics. But I have a lot of friends who thought they had steady, reliable, 9-5 jobs, and who now suddenly find themselves without things like work, paychecks, and student loan repayments. It gets a freelance writer thinking. ... Read more
Financial Tips for the Self-Employed
Being your own boss means being in charge, not only of your own income, but also for the finances of your business.
That's true whether you're a freelancer, an artist, or a small business owner. And that responsibility can be a pretty scary prospect when you're just starting out. ... Read more
September Wrap-Up
This month made me really, really appreciate the flexibility that being fully freelance provides me. My parents are in the middle of a big, multi-state move. So I split my weeks between my own home and driving down to help my mom pack up their house, since my dad had already left to start his new job. Last month, I couldn't have spent half my time in another state. Or if I had, I would be short a number of paychecks and have a very cranky boss. But this month, I could just take the work with me, and I'm so grateful for that. ... Read more
7 (Legit) Places to Find Freelance Work Online
If you're a freelancer, finding work can be daunting. Let me rephrase that: If you're a freelancer, finding well-paying work where your skills are valued can seem impossible. There are plenty of sites out there, with plenty of people willing to pay you pennies for your work. (And for those of us who write short fiction... it's even worse...) Places like Fiverr, Craigslist, oDesk, and Elance are a race to the bottom. And you are so definitely worth more than that. So where can you actually find clients who value you and their businesses enough to pay for your skills? ... Read more
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