One of the benefits of being a freelance writer is a flexible schedule. Living near Portland places me far away from my family (immediate, extended, and in-laws). Visits and travels are part of my yearly plans with my wife Sara. In May, my in-laws visited us, in June I visited my immediate family in Oklahoma,
I should clarify something. In previous blog posts, I’ve said that I started freelancing full-time last year, but it’s more accurate to say that I went back to freelancing. I’ve been a professional copywriter/editor since I was 21, and have been sending out my work since I was 16. So I have experience seeking work,
I’m sorry to see the end of Borders. When I lived in Oklahoma, I looked forward to my bi-weekly Atomik Pop-and-Borders trip. I bought tons of books, drank a lot of hot chai, and learned so much (as I said, I bought a lot of books there). When I moved to Portland, I shopped more
My father was a doctor for more than 35 years. He never had a website or hired a freelance writer, but he also worked in a different era. In the 70s and 80s, the Internet was not widely used by the general public, so his pediatrics practice was referral-based. When he saw my portfolio of
Sorry for the extended blog silence. I’ve been a busy freelance writer composing reviews for Portland eateries and writing articles, among other projects. Here are some links to recently published work: The Oregonian (India Sweets and Spices; Cheap Eats; June 24, 2011) The Oregonian (Bambuza Vietnam Bistro; Cheap Eats; June 8, 2011) The Oregonian (Biscuits
I normally don’t write these types of lists, but I figured, “what the hell?” My friends Natalia Sylvester and P.S. Jones did versions of this (choosing 9 and 8 things, respectively). I chose 5 because I like to be mysterious, ;-) Here we go: 1. I love all things lemon. Lemon scents, lemon verbena soap,
Friends in Portland and other areas have recently asked how I get work as a freelance writer. It’s kind of funny, because just over a year ago, I asked freelance writers the same type of question! I am flattered, but I can only talk about what has worked for me, and why I prefer freelancing
I’ve mentioned the refinement process I use as a freelance writer. For me, it’s a lot like spring cleaning. This past weekend, I methodically took out all the larger objects out of the garage (car, recycling container, trash container, paint cans, etc.), lifted the brush broom, and started sweeping. Because I think about writing and
Blogging has changed in the 10 or so years I’ve kept an online journal. When I first started (on a site with the domain “.nu!”), I just wrote about things that interested me like my favorite films. Then I had a livejournal, then a blog attached to The Raw Story when it launched, then a
I never like to say the word, “work.” Not because I prefer idleness. Quite the opposite. As a freelance writer and editor near Portland, I look at content creation and refinement as fun. I am genuinely pleased to help my clients reach their audience(s). The task itself becomes the reward … largely because I’ve already
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