Now known as "the gig economy," there were many years where freelancers existed on the outskirts of business owners, somewhere in between small businesses and hobbyists. These are the only types of jobs I've ever had, cobbled together to make enough money. I've never worked a full-time job in … [Read more...] about How to Survive in the Gig Economy
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What No One Tells You About Writing a Book
I've mentioned it a few times in blog posts over the last year or so and I can finally talk about it. I wrote a book and it's out now! This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States is the culmination of years of work, inspired by the region I grew up in and have written about … [Read more...] about What No One Tells You About Writing a Book
Writing Goals for 2018
This year was crazy. I WROTE A DAMN BOOK. More on that soon. I also started looking at my career differently. I don't have to take every single job that comes along, even though sometimes I feel like I do. You have to ask yourself why you are pitching or writing a story. Does it pay well? Are … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2018
What I Wish I’d Known About Being a Writer
The saying goes that hindsight is 20/20. But as I approach my ninth year as a freelancer, and third as a full-time writer, there are a few things I wish I'd known before starting down this path. I hope these lessons keep you from making the same mistakes I did! How to Invoice and Manage … [Read more...] about What I Wish I’d Known About Being a Writer
12 Things a New Writer Should Never Do
Last year was my first as a full-time freelancer. I've learned a lot since I started back in 2010 to say the least. I've made mistakes when it comes to invoicing and the amount of pay I am willing to accept. I've thought a lot about what I wish I'd known back then and also reached out to some of my … [Read more...] about 12 Things a New Writer Should Never Do