Two writers are sharing wisdom this week, and I recommend you go check out their thoughts. Let's visit one in print, the other online.
The Writer (June 2006) has a great article by Michael Covington that speaks to the freelance wanna-be who needs to know more about managing their money and their time.
Covington explains concepts such as: having realistic expectations, tracking (and deducting) your expenses, breaking lump sums down into monthly income, and properly handling a variety of projects all at once. I love his comment about being willing to use good judgment to cut out work that just doesn't, well, work. He says "if you start 20 projects and finish 20, chances are some of them were a misuse of resources; you would have done better to start 30 and finish the best 20."
On the electronic front, the Worldwide Freelance Writer e-newsletter for this week features an excellent piece from Lorraine Cote about what you can do "When Writing Gigs Slow Down". Lorraine is a prolific freelancer whose other great suggestions can be found at TheWriteTouch4U or on her blog. Go visit her soon. (Don't forget to tell her you found her through SmallBizMentor.com!)
Melonie:
Thanks for this post. I really liked Lorraine Coate's article -- especially point 5, Catch Up. I'm not a freelance writer, but I do run a one person consulting, coaching and speaking business. When things get slow for me, I get on the phone and computer and get in touch with old customers, prospective customers, friends, anyone who might provide a few leads. It's always good to get caught up with people with whom I haven't been in touch for a while -- and I usually get some work as a result of my calls and e mails.
All the best,
Bud Bilanich
The Common Sense Guy
www.CommonSenseGuy.com
Posted by: Bud Bilanich | May 10, 2006 10:35 PM | Permalink to Comment