I posted an infographic about the hidden benefits of part-time work in my other blog a few days back. One of the blog’s regular readers retorted with a comment, “I think the rates are only realistic for Americans.” While I concede that there’s truth to her words, there’s something about the comment that didn’t sound […]
Why Self-Confidence Is the #1 Weapon in a Freelance Writer’s Arsenal
Over a year ago, a blogger friend of mine asked me for advice. She wanted to know how to jumpstart her freelance writing career. Not particularly considering my answer, I shot back, “Have you tried oDesk?” Based on her reaction, you’d think I just flipped the middle finger. After mulling things over, it occurred to […]
A Virus Got Me and I’m Stuck in a Room with No Internet
I’m out of the hospital already but still recuperating. So please be warned, below were my thoughts while in the hospital and stuck in a room with no Internet. Thursday, October 10 It came when I least expected it. I was doing what I’ve been doing for a while – juggling my time between family, […]
Selling Newspapers and Landing Freelancing Gigs
I was aboard a bus for home when a newspaper guy started distributing, well, newspapers to passengers. It wasn’t a brand I was familiar with, and I thought it might be some sort of propaganda, considering that the barangay elections are just a few weeks away. The other part of my brain was quick to […]
Freelance Writing: Side Job or Business?
If you’re like me, trying to balance family, full-time work and freelancing on a regular basis, you probably have already wished that the time some people “waste away” chatting on their mobile phones, laughing at “senseless” jokes or just plain “doing nothing value-adding” can magically be awarded to you and those others who don’t have […]