Actionable self-care for anyone and everyone. — I am deeply ingrained in “hustle culture” due to my work as a freelancer and solopreneur (for lack of a better term). That is the environment in which one is constantly trying to get the next customer, the next job, the next sale, or the next thing that will help…

You’re going to hate it, but it’s real. — A few years back, I had a discussion with a buddy who was thinking about making freelancing her full-time profession. Her main challenge was a concern that she lacked the self-discipline necessary to attempt it successfully. Could she sit down every day and work? Had she the self-control to make…

Five good reasons to try the freelance lifestyle. — For the past twenty-five years or so, I have worked as a freelancer in the publishing industry. More recently, I have expanded my services to freelance writing. I’ve also been fortunate to support myself solely through freelancing. That might make you ask, “Should I start a freelance business?” It’s not…

No, really! — What if I told you that those perfect home offices you see on social media aren’t the only way to work from home and still be productive? You’d assume I was a sociopath of some sort. Maybe you’d be correct, but hear me out. I live in a small house…

It’s not hard. — People start initiatives or pursue ambitions for a variety of reasons, many of which never materialize. Frequently, it has nothing to do with being unmotivated or lazy. Timing and logistics are often concerns. Personal situations can occasionally interfere. Fortunately, there are a number of useful tactics you can use when…

What do I really have to lose? — Look, it’s no secret that earnings are down on Medium for many writers — myself included. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m much to blame for lackluster earnings. I get paid significantly more in the freelance trenches, and the amount of work I’ve taken on leaves me less…

Recognize. Dismantle. Build — I have a very good friend in the indie comic book industry. He’s a regular feature at some of the biggest comic book conventions in the world (while conventions of any kind were still a thing, that is). He’s written for a variety of different titles for major publishers as…

What to do to keep your personal data safe. — Here is what cybercriminals don’t want you to know. They don’t want you to realize how dangerous they can be. They want you to think they only pursue larger prey. Untrue. Failure to take cybersecurity seriously at home (or at work) can result in financial loss, unwanted downtime, fraud, and…

How to tell you’re doing well. — How can one tell? If you think about it, the signs should be obvious. But if you’ve ever wondered or questioned how you’re doing on your road to success as a freelance writer, here’s a summary of how to recognize success. You’re Getting Assignments That Pay More Most of my assignments in my early career didn’t…