Comments on: The Dark Side Of Writing http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2008/08/25/the-dark-side-of-writing/ freelance writing by a freelance writer that works in the freelance writing field Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:57:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Bright Side Of Writing » The Write Network http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2008/08/25/the-dark-side-of-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-12313 The Bright Side Of Writing » The Write Network Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:03:14 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=695#comment-12313 [...] yesterday’s post The Dark Side of Writing I was touching on the often neglected or overlooked aspects of running a freelance writing [...] [...] yesterday’s post The Dark Side of Writing I was touching on the often neglected or overlooked aspects of running a freelance writing [...]

]]> By: Dan http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2008/08/25/the-dark-side-of-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-12232 Dan Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:55:56 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=695#comment-12232 I guess my method is time tested, but I am working on an idea for a nonfiction, political theory book. In between, I work on short articles for local business outlets and magazines. Actually, I use work on the book as a "filler" to take me away from the freelance work every now and then. I have heard that most successful novelists do the same thing.....work on several projects at one time. Not only does it keep my mind fresh, but it seems to ratchet up my time management a bit. I also used my political science degree to carve out a niche market. Most local political candidates in my area have little or no public speaking experience, and don't like to write speeches. I have carved out a small but growing niche market writing speeches and political ads for local candidates. I guess my method is time tested, but I am working on an idea for a nonfiction, political theory book. In between, I work on short articles for local business outlets and magazines. Actually, I use work on the book as a “filler” to take me away from the freelance work every now and then. I have heard that most successful novelists do the same thing…..work on several projects at one time. Not only does it keep my mind fresh, but it seems to ratchet up my time management a bit. I also used my political science degree to carve out a niche market. Most local political candidates in my area have little or no public speaking experience, and don’t like to write speeches. I have carved out a small but growing niche market writing speeches and political ads for local candidates.

]]> By: Monika http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2008/08/25/the-dark-side-of-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-6035 Monika Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:43:26 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=695#comment-6035 @ Kelly: I think eventually I will end up doing just that. Right now, I want to focus my energies on building my niches but at the same time I don't want my business to fall back, so if the need arises I will exactly do as you have suggested. I intend to give upcoming writers a chance to build their business when I grow mine. A win-win for both parties. @ Kelly: I think eventually I will end up doing just that. Right now, I want to focus my energies on building my niches but at the same time I don’t want my business to fall back, so if the need arises I will exactly do as you have suggested.

I intend to give upcoming writers a chance to build their business when I grow mine. A win-win for both parties.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2008/08/25/the-dark-side-of-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-6007 Kelly Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:07:26 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=695#comment-6007 Monika, why don't you make freelancer writing team? I believe many new writer will be happy to work with you. By having writer team, you'll be able to devide your working load. Meanwhile, you can focus on developing the business. Monika, why don’t you make freelancer writing team? I believe many new writer will be happy to work with you. By having writer team, you’ll be able to devide your working load. Meanwhile, you can focus on developing the business.

]]> By: Monika http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2008/08/25/the-dark-side-of-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-6006 Monika Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:46:23 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=695#comment-6006 @ Kelly: Great point. I understand you and feel for your loneliness. I too get lonely at times and instead of talking to a 4 year old I talk to my birds. I swear my neighbors probably think I'm cuckoo. :-) You obviously have a hard decision to make to change your existing situation. have you ever thought of teaching copywriting instead? Good money in that. You could offer local workshops, offline. That would get you in touch with people again. And keep you paid as you deserve. @ Kelly: Great point. I understand you and feel for your loneliness. I too get lonely at times and instead of talking to a 4 year old I talk to my birds. I swear my neighbors probably think I’m cuckoo. :-)

You obviously have a hard decision to make to change your existing situation. have you ever thought of teaching copywriting instead? Good money in that.

You could offer local workshops, offline. That would get you in touch with people again. And keep you paid as you deserve.

]]> By: Internet Marketing: Are You Missing Something? http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2008/08/25/the-dark-side-of-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-6005 Internet Marketing: Are You Missing Something? Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:44:14 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=695#comment-6005 [...] on marketing. Monika Mundell shares some great ideas on freeing up your time in this post: The Dark Side of Writing. Make More Money From Your Existing Customer [...] [...] on marketing. Monika Mundell shares some great ideas on freeing up your time in this post: The Dark Side of Writing. Make More Money From Your Existing Customer [...]

]]> By: Monika http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2008/08/25/the-dark-side-of-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-6004 Monika Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:41:43 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=695#comment-6004 @ Alex: I'm with you on that Alex (see my update to this post). Diversity is a must for all of us. I also keep weekends free, at least I try. I have worked on occasion, when clients wanted deadlines moved forward. But usually I take at least one day off each week. Like you said, we need the time for us to think and refresh. @ Alex: I’m with you on that Alex (see my update to this post). Diversity is a must for all of us. I also keep weekends free, at least I try. I have worked on occasion, when clients wanted deadlines moved forward.

But usually I take at least one day off each week. Like you said, we need the time for us to think and refresh.

]]> By: Monika http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2008/08/25/the-dark-side-of-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-6003 Monika Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:39:02 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=695#comment-6003 @ Vered: You are so right. I also work 16 hour days and I can tell you it isn't healthy at all. The body does start to wear down, especially at my age. I do understand where your friend comes from. He probably feels that by being so busy he doesn't have to fear failure. Of course I'm assuming he is running a business. He might be working at a job that hard and then blog for fun at night. But it isn't a long term solution for sure. I don't intend to work my butt off forever. In fact I do it with a goal in mind. Having said this, I understand that I need the balance now before I get sick. To do this I do take weekends off (or close to, bar a few tasks) and I also try to fit in some me time during the day. One hour here and there does wonders. @ Vered: You are so right. I also work 16 hour days and I can tell you it isn’t healthy at all. The body does start to wear down, especially at my age.

I do understand where your friend comes from. He probably feels that by being so busy he doesn’t have to fear failure. Of course I’m assuming he is running a business. He might be working at a job that hard and then blog for fun at night.

But it isn’t a long term solution for sure. I don’t intend to work my butt off forever. In fact I do it with a goal in mind.

Having said this, I understand that I need the balance now before I get sick. To do this I do take weekends off (or close to, bar a few tasks) and I also try to fit in some me time during the day. One hour here and there does wonders.

]]> By: Monika http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2008/08/25/the-dark-side-of-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-6002 Monika Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:34:30 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=695#comment-6002 @ Lillie: Thank you Lillie, like you I'm also an optimist. But like you said, we need to be honest with what's happening as shutting our eyes to the challenges don't make them go away. Your worry is very validated and you will see that I touched on this especially in my post (it's live BTW). I'm interested to see what you have to say to it. I think you are seeing the right picture. Maybe some of my suggestions will help you to implement some backup procedures. @ Lillie: Thank you Lillie, like you I’m also an optimist. But like you said, we need to be honest with what’s happening as shutting our eyes to the challenges don’t make them go away.

Your worry is very validated and you will see that I touched on this especially in my post (it’s live BTW). I’m interested to see what you have to say to it.

I think you are seeing the right picture. Maybe some of my suggestions will help you to implement some backup procedures.

]]> By: Monika http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2008/08/25/the-dark-side-of-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-6001 Monika Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:31:23 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=695#comment-6001 @ Peter: Like you I have come to the same conclusion about outsourcing. You can read it in my follow up post, it has gone live 10 minutes ago. I agree with you that by transitioning in bite size bits it will make the process do-able. I get what you mean about about the equality or lack of it with all the projects we get in our business. There can never be a comparison since many of them are based on different needs of the client. Your idea to train writers up to the desired level sounds reasonable too. I can see this working as long as the time investment is not taking away from your own business. I'm happy you enjoy my posts, I love getting feedback as this validates what I do is right for my readers. Can't wait for your site to be live, you really got me pinning for it. :-) @ Peter: Like you I have come to the same conclusion about outsourcing. You can read it in my follow up post, it has gone live 10 minutes ago.

I agree with you that by transitioning in bite size bits it will make the process do-able. I get what you mean about about the equality or lack of it with all the projects we get in our business. There can never be a comparison since many of them are based on different needs of the client.

Your idea to train writers up to the desired level sounds reasonable too. I can see this working as long as the time investment is not taking away from your own business.

I’m happy you enjoy my posts, I love getting feedback as this validates what I do is right for my readers. Can’t wait for your site to be live, you really got me pinning for it. :-)

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