Diana SchneidmanJul 7, 20203 minWhy paid-membership job sites may not be right for youI tested a paid-membership site for freelance writers (my personal form of freelancing) and realized in the course of several weeks that...
Diana SchneidmanJul 7, 20203 minWhat “The Gambler” song can teach us about freelancing and consultingRolling 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20204 minWhat it's really like to do a book signing . . . and moreWhere 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20203 minFreelancing 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20203 minFreelancing 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20203 minFreelance 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20202 minDoes 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20203 minIs 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20204 minHelicopter parents and freelancing / consultingYes, 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20202 min5 do's and 5 don't's when phoning for freelance and consulting workI have long advocated simply picking up the phone and calling prospects to offer our freelance and consulting services. Here are five...
Diana SchneidmanJul 7, 20202 minThe “unusual” traits I look for when hiring a freelancer or consultantI 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20202 minThe real secret to writing a bookThe 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20203 minBring 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20202 minHow to write a book review on AmazonEven 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20203 minFreelancers and consultants: Rethinking the elevator speechToday I attended a coaching session led by marketing coach extraordinaire Judy Murdoch. In coaching on how to develop your elevator...
Diana SchneidmanJul 7, 20202 minFreelance 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20202 minI’ve phoned many people I don’t know for assignments but I’ve never made a cold callThe headline sums it up: In years (actually decades) of developing a freelance / consulting writing and research practice, I’ve made...
Diana SchneidmanJul 7, 20202 minA thingy called SquidooOnce 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 SchneidmanJul 7, 20202 minFreelancing and consulting: Choosing the right goal for youLast week I posted my contrarian view on aiming for an annual income of $100,000 or more. While many experts recommend that freelancers...
Diana SchneidmanJul 7, 20202 minFreelance and consulting myth: You’re missing the boat unless you earn $100,000+ per yearThe beautiful thing about freelancing and consulting is that you set your own income goals. So why not give yourself permission to decide...