Category Archives: The Writing Life
Why Freelancers Need An Employer Identification Number
Last week I met with my shiny new tax pro, Abby, who gave me this absolute gem of advice: Get an Employer Identification Number. Immediately. Now, I had heard of such things – it was always listed as an alternative … Continue reading
And You Thought *Your* Officemate Was Annoying…
One of the hazards of holding a day job is the irritating cubicle mate. It’s an unavoidable fact of life that you are not always going to adore the person or people with whom you are trapped in a small … Continue reading
I Survived My First Freelance Week!
I did it! I survived an entire week as a freelance writer. Contrary to popular opinion, I have not done any of the following to date: Become homeless Drink heavily before noon Beg my previous employer to give me my … Continue reading
Buffett on Balance, Courtesy of GRS and The Motley Fool
I promise I won’t only write about money during My First Freelance Year, but I’m a huge fan of JD Roth’s blog, Get Rich Slowly. (JD also appears in The Money Book for Freelancers, which I reviewed yesterday.) Yesterday’s GRS … Continue reading
New Blog Series Kickoff: My First Freelance Year
There’s a lot of information about freelance writing out there on the Internet. Like anything else you look for on the Interweb, you’ll find anything from sage wisdom to the laughably misleading. Some sites promises that you too can be … Continue reading