Why paid-membership job sites may not be right for you
I tested a paid-membership site for freelance writers (my personal form of freelancing) and realized in the course of several weeks that...
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Diana Schneidman
- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
What “The Gambler” song can teach us about freelancing and consulting
Rolling Stone just came out with its list of the 25 greatest country songs of all time. Number 20 is “The Gambler,” performed by Kenny...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 7, 2020
- 4 min
What it's really like to do a book signing . . . and more
Where to find my latest content. (It’s not on my own blog. Links are below.) This week I’m excited to point you to two terrific websites...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
Freelancing and consulting: How long will the project take?
When you estimate the time required to complete a project—especially important when you are proposing a flat fee rather than a per hour...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
Freelancing and consulting: What objections are you hearing?
When I read or listen to advice on how to answer objections, I get sort of nervous. It sounds so challenging. So intimidating. What...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
Freelance and consulting: Double your rates today! (or not)
If you spend as much time as I do reading newsletters, web content and such, you’ve seen the advice to raise your rates right now! Some...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 7, 2020
- 2 min
Does social media work?
Lots of people ask, “Does social media work?” Or more specifically, “Will social media bring me clients for my freelance or consulting...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 7, 2020
- 3 min
Is it possible to be too conscientious?
The answer is YES! I enjoy taking quizzes that classify people by their personality type. And when conscientiousness is a rated...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 7, 2020
- 4 min
Helicopter parents and freelancing / consulting
Yes, there is a relationship between the two concepts but it’s going to take a little work here to develop the idea so let’s get started....
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
5 do's and 5 don't's when phoning for freelance and consulting work
I have long advocated simply picking up the phone and calling prospects to offer our freelance and consulting services. Here are five...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
The “unusual” traits I look for when hiring a freelancer or consultant
I am a freelancer and consultant. I also employ freelancers and consultants to supply services to me. I am both a service provider and a...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
The real secret to writing a book
The real secret to writing a book is to sit down and WRITE THE BOOK. (Yes, I’m shouting.) Well, d’uh. It seems obvious, but current...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 6, 2020
- 3 min
Bring on the newsletters and ezines!
I admit it. I read a heck of a lot of emailed newsletters, ezines or whatever you want to call them. My favorites are the ones that...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
How to write a book review on Amazon
Even if you wrote book reviews back in school that earned you an A, writing a review for Amazon may be a new experience for you. The...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 6, 2020
- 3 min
Freelancers and consultants: Rethinking the elevator speech
Today I attended a coaching session led by marketing coach extraordinaire Judy Murdoch. In coaching on how to develop your elevator...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
Freelance and consulting rates: From A to Z (minus B to Y)
As I observe how freelancers and consultants are pricing their work, I’m seeing two extremes. At one end of the spectrum, the sky is the...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
I’ve phoned many people I don’t know for assignments but I’ve never made a cold call
The headline sums it up: In years (actually decades) of developing a freelance / consulting writing and research practice, I’ve made...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
A thingy called Squidoo
Once upon a time there was a thing called Squidoo. Actually it still exists just where you’d expect to find it. In other words, it’s at...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
Freelancing and consulting: Choosing the right goal for you
Last week I posted my contrarian view on aiming for an annual income of $100,000 or more. While many experts recommend that freelancers...
Diana Schneidman
- Jul 6, 2020
- 2 min
Freelance and consulting myth: You’re missing the boat unless you earn $100,000+ per year
The beautiful thing about freelancing and consulting is that you set your own income goals. So why not give yourself permission to decide...
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