tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post3549817885039416259..comments2023-08-23T01:12:35.906-07:00Comments on Dollars and Deadlines: 5 Good Reasons For Freelancing FriendsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12518158232642872324noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-25495241233500067562011-06-24T11:08:57.190-07:002011-06-24T11:08:57.190-07:00Thanks for lending Six-Figure, Susan! :) And that&...Thanks for lending Six-Figure, Susan! :) And that's a great idea about the intro to recruiters. I think giving new freelancers some advice and pointing them in the right direction is the best approach. Then it's up to them to "sink or swim," although you're still there for questions, etc. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518158232642872324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-83793737246920335532011-06-23T10:33:07.955-07:002011-06-23T10:33:07.955-07:00So true, Kelly! In fact, I'm lending your book...So true, Kelly! In fact, I'm lending your book on Six-Figure Freelancing to a friend of mine who's about to make the leap into full-time freelancing. I found it helpful, so I figured she could use some of the tips as well. I also intro'ed her to a couple fo recruiters who've contacted me about copywriting projects that aren't quite right for me.Susan Johnston Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225671002159447902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-81657046266772608992011-06-23T07:30:29.157-07:002011-06-23T07:30:29.157-07:00Thanks for your comments, Ajeva, Carol, and Lori. ...Thanks for your comments, Ajeva, Carol, and Lori. Carol, I think it's worth a shot--why not give it a try? You might make a good connection online. I'd just be clear upfront what you're looking for (someone to critique or someone to set goals with or someone to share info with, or what) before you get "matched." Good luck with it! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518158232642872324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-54711695351943887602011-06-23T05:47:29.131-07:002011-06-23T05:47:29.131-07:00Your post really hit home. If not for my freelance...Your post really hit home. If not for my freelance writing friend I wouldn't have ever gone forward with my writing. Watching her succeed and talking about her projects and her lifestyle, especially while our kids were really young and I was leaving the house to work while she had the flexibility of creating her own hours, was very motivating. It took many years, but I finally quit my job and I've been home just over a year. We cheer each other on and the positive feedback is a necessary part of my day. I've just started to venture out and join writer forums. Conferences are next. So glad to have joined the writing community.Lori Zantesonhttp://www.lorizanteson.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-7869165051735016882011-06-23T05:47:06.490-07:002011-06-23T05:47:06.490-07:00Thanks, Kelly, for these tips. I would love a writ...Thanks, Kelly, for these tips. I would love a writing buddy. But I have been unable to find anyone in my local area. I've made a few contacts online but wonder if I'm bothering people when I ask them questions. However, just Monday, I read this post on WM Freelance Writers Connection: http://wmfreelancewritersconnection.com/2011/06/why-every-freelance-writer-needs-a-writing-buddy/<br />They offer a match-up service. What do you think? I'm a little hesitant to just be paired up as though it's a dating service or something.Carol J. Alexanderhttp://caroljalexander.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-81929781314842389602011-06-22T17:19:59.180-07:002011-06-22T17:19:59.180-07:00Thanks, Steve, for your comment, and Brittany, for...Thanks, Steve, for your comment, and Brittany, for yours!<br /><br />Brittany, what helped me early on was attending conferences (e.g., Magazine Editor & Writers/One on One in 1997 made a huge difference in my career--it's on hiatus right now) and participating on online writers groups like mag-write, now defunct. I've also met many friends at ASJA, the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Now with social media, you can "meet" someone online but I think the real relationship is solidified when you connect in person, or vice-versa; at least that's been my experience. :) Sites like www.freelancesuccess.com are another great place to network and connect, but meeting up in person really makes it easier to make real friends, IMO. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518158232642872324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-32514555798185991912011-06-22T17:09:02.841-07:002011-06-22T17:09:02.841-07:00I love your advice here, especially in building re...I love your advice here, especially in building relationships that matter. Many freelancers are not really into getting 'social' with other freelancers - whether they're too busy to do that or they don't like working with future competition ( or, they're just introverts ). I think that in this social media age, freelancers should take advantage the free tools around so they can keep connected and update each other on industry trends ( and nightmare clients as well ). Thanks for the tips! - Issa@AjevaAjevahttp://ajeva.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-59753354512602566352011-06-22T15:25:33.161-07:002011-06-22T15:25:33.161-07:00My freelance writer friends are indispensable! If ...My freelance writer friends are indispensable! If anything, I'd like to have more of them. It seems like a weird way to try to make friends though, since the natural relationships that might happen around the water cooler are harder to forge when you live far apart or have weird schedules. Kelly, do you have any suggestions about how to make more freelancer pals if you're all spread out? How did your friendships with fellow freelancers develop over time? I'd be especially interested to hear how you did it in the pre-social web days, given that I tend to hate social media :)<br /><br />Thanks for another thought-provoking post!brittanyhttp://brittanyshoot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7956176634474051220.post-31580436250934624832011-06-22T14:37:39.253-07:002011-06-22T14:37:39.253-07:00Kelly:
Excellent post. You, Linda, Tim, Robert an...Kelly:<br /><br />Excellent post. You, Linda, Tim, Robert and more have always been there for me -- whether in print via books or in emails, or blogs like this one.<br /><br />I went full-time in Januray 2010, and many newbies as well have been "at my side" constantly to help me.<br /><br />That is oh-so important.<br /><br />SteveStevehttp://www.sgswrite.comnoreply@blogger.com