One of the perks of being a freelance writer (especially in a pedestrian/mass transit friendly place like Portland, Oregon) is the ability to work flexible hours. At the present time, I work from a home office. It can be an equitable arrangement, especially since my wife paints her pet portraits from home, too. I
I hope everyone had a great winter holiday, and that 2012 is treating you well so far. As I mentioned last year, I prefer aspirations to resolutions. My aspirations this year are basically an extension of last year’s … grow, read more, and volunteer more. I have one more entry in my “great writing” series:
I’ve mentioned to friends and family that working as a freelance writer makes me more understanding of service providers I use. I have to be the recipient of truly rude and reprehensible customer service to get growly right back. Brand loyalty is earned not just by consistently great service, but when things don’t always go
I love writing website content. It’s challenging and rewarding. You have to engage people’s interest, and (hopefully) “convert” them into customers … or entice them to return. For today’s blog post, I want to focus on two websites that engaged me through excellent copywriting, as well as effective visuals and superlative design. (And I have
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,
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
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
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
Subscribe to my newsletter for marketing tips, special offers, and much more!
