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Freelance Freetime
I have this running list of things to do that are at once entertaining and productive. Things like “read Smithsonian and Natural Health magazines” (to which I subscribe) and “write for fun.” Rarely do I get to them, or for … Continue reading
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Taking a Freelance Note
Trillium Haven is a relatively new farm-to-table restaurant in the Eastown neighborhood of Grand Rapids. It’s somewhat upscale, and owned by the actual Trillium Haven farmer. I got a minute to check out the web site, and am now obsessed … Continue reading
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Freelance Spring
Well, it’s Spring… or so they tell us. A year ago right now it was in the high 80s and I was teaching my newborn to like Roxette. Today, I’m wearing a scarf in the house and she’s napping in … Continue reading
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Freelance Clinic: Donating Plasma
I donated plasma for several months back in college. It was a great way to make some extra cash, help out the community and snag a little downtime for reading. This week, I donated for the first time in more … Continue reading
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Seven Months Free(lance)
Last night I went back and read my first freelance Friday post. I wrote it just over seven months ago, on what happened to be my sixth wedding anniversary. My tone was pretty confident, considering I was secretly six weeks … Continue reading
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Freelance Fees: How Low Can You Go?
I would not call myself a brilliant bargainer by any means. Like so many women in the workforce, I have no real background or education in being aggressive when it comes to what I deserve for compensation – it’s more … Continue reading
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Home Office
As a freelance writer, I’ve bounced around the house, looking for that perfect work space. Since our house is pretty small, I only have a few options. And even fewer that work. I was very bummed when the boudoir-office fell … Continue reading
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Week Two:
It’s the end of my second week as a freelance writer. How time does fly. As I expected, my situation is slowly becoming a bit more profitable, and I’ve gotten a little better at managing my time. I’m more adjusted … Continue reading
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