Comments on: Do Yourself a Favor – Don’t Give Up Freelancing http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/08/07/do-yourself-a-favor-dont-give-up-freelancing/ 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: tumblemoose http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/08/07/do-yourself-a-favor-dont-give-up-freelancing/comment-page-1/#comment-14438 tumblemoose Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:59:02 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1287#comment-14438 Cheers, Oh loyal and faithful Steve. I'm glad this article spoke to you. It's funny how that works. I tend to forget that any article written can impact someone at any time. Once in a while over at Tumblemoose, someone will comment on an article and I have to go back and read the thing to remember what it was all about! George Cheers, Oh loyal and faithful Steve.

I’m glad this article spoke to you. It’s funny how that works. I tend to forget that any article written can impact someone at any time. Once in a while over at Tumblemoose, someone will comment on an article and I have to go back and read the thing to remember what it was all about!

George

]]> By: Steve http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/08/07/do-yourself-a-favor-dont-give-up-freelancing/comment-page-1/#comment-14396 Steve Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:27:49 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1287#comment-14396 Hey George: As I prepare today to do my taxes for the first time as a full-time freelancer -- a year in which I made a financial and professional mistakes, lost a book ghostwriting project, almost landed BUT didn't land another one, was asking myself in August if I would ever be busy or make money doing this -- I was searching for an inspirational post to read, and DAMN, I found it! I barely recall initially reading and responding to this, but I needed it today. Even though so far this year I've already made in 2 1/2 months almost half of my income of last year (yes, that's how tough it was!) -- and my "Waiting for payment," "Current work" and "Future work" folders are full, many times the pall of doubt settles in. However, there's one thing my insurance agen always says to me: "You don't give up." So, I'm not. And I thank you for this post -- again. Steve Hey George:

As I prepare today to do my taxes for the first time as a full-time freelancer — a year in which I made a financial and professional mistakes, lost a book ghostwriting project, almost landed BUT didn’t land another one, was asking myself in August if I would ever be busy or make money doing this — I was searching for an inspirational post to read, and DAMN, I found it!

I barely recall initially reading and responding to this, but I needed it today. Even though so far this year I’ve already made in 2 1/2 months almost half of my income of last year (yes, that’s how tough it was!) — and my “Waiting for payment,” “Current work” and “Future work” folders are full, many times the pall of doubt settles in.

However, there’s one thing my insurance agen always says to me: “You don’t give up.”

So, I’m not.

And I thank you for this post — again.

Steve

]]> By: Tab http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/08/07/do-yourself-a-favor-dont-give-up-freelancing/comment-page-1/#comment-12706 Tab Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:30:00 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1287#comment-12706 Hi Monika, just cant stop my self to comment on your blog. Very inspiring. BTW, I found you on Warrior Forum. Tab <a HREF="http://www.esupportguru.com/" title="Virtual Assistant" rel="nofollow">Virtual Assistant</A> :-) Hi Monika, just cant stop my self to comment on your blog. Very inspiring. BTW, I found you on Warrior Forum.

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]]> By: Adam Westbrook: 6×6 how to make things happen as a freelancer | DAILYMAIL http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/08/07/do-yourself-a-favor-dont-give-up-freelancing/comment-page-1/#comment-12614 Adam Westbrook: 6×6 how to make things happen as a freelancer | DAILYMAIL Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:42:40 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1287#comment-12614 [...] When times get tough, read this inspirational piece of gold by freelance writer Tumblenoose: “Do not give up. Don’t you dare. You’re going to want to. You’re going to think that the security of a paycheck every two weeks is really worth the trade off for working for someone else. Don’t do it, you hear? [...] [...] When times get tough, read this inspirational piece of gold by freelance writer Tumblenoose: “Do not give up. Don’t you dare. You’re going to want to. You’re going to think that the security of a paycheck every two weeks is really worth the trade off for working for someone else. Don’t do it, you hear? [...]

]]> By: Adam Westbrook: 6×6 how to make things happen as a freelancer | Journalism.co.uk Editors' Blog http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/08/07/do-yourself-a-favor-dont-give-up-freelancing/comment-page-1/#comment-12610 Adam Westbrook: 6×6 how to make things happen as a freelancer | Journalism.co.uk Editors' Blog Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:39:56 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1287#comment-12610 [...] When times get tough, read this inspirational piece of gold by freelance writer Tumblenoose: “Do not give up. Don’t you dare. You’re going to want to. You’re going to think that the security of a paycheck every two weeks is really worth the trade off for working for someone else. Don’t do it, you hear? [...] [...] When times get tough, read this inspirational piece of gold by freelance writer Tumblenoose: “Do not give up. Don’t you dare. You’re going to want to. You’re going to think that the security of a paycheck every two weeks is really worth the trade off for working for someone else. Don’t do it, you hear? [...]

]]> By: 6×6: making things happen « Adam Westbrook http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/08/07/do-yourself-a-favor-dont-give-up-freelancing/comment-page-1/#comment-12608 6×6: making things happen « Adam Westbrook Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:52:35 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1287#comment-12608 [...] When times get tough, read this inspirational piece of gold by freelance writer Tumblenoose: Do not give up. Don’t you dare. You’re going to want to. You’re going to think that the security of a paycheck every two weeks is really worth the trade off for working for someone else. Don’t do it, you hear? [...] [...] When times get tough, read this inspirational piece of gold by freelance writer Tumblenoose: Do not give up. Don’t you dare. You’re going to want to. You’re going to think that the security of a paycheck every two weeks is really worth the trade off for working for someone else. Don’t do it, you hear? [...]

]]> By: Monika http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/08/07/do-yourself-a-favor-dont-give-up-freelancing/comment-page-1/#comment-12569 Monika Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:05:55 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1287#comment-12569 @ George: I'm glad you stuck it out so far. Look what you've made of yourself in the online world! :) Like John Soares, I too have felt the sting of the economy in my business which means we work for less than we'd like to. But short of sending clients packing we often don't have a choice. We adapt. It's the nature of freelancing and it's tough at times. Right now I'm working my butt of as clients fly at me left, right and centre. It's tough work, long hours, but heck, it beats the alternative and in the end I'll come up trumps because I'm one step closer to my ultimate dream - more on that in a post at some stage. Just keep on going... if the passion is strong enough you will come up trumps in the long term. @ George: I’m glad you stuck it out so far. Look what you’ve made of yourself in the online world! :)

Like John Soares, I too have felt the sting of the economy in my business which means we work for less than we’d like to. But short of sending clients packing we often don’t have a choice. We adapt.

It’s the nature of freelancing and it’s tough at times. Right now I’m working my butt of as clients fly at me left, right and centre. It’s tough work, long hours, but heck, it beats the alternative and in the end I’ll come up trumps because I’m one step closer to my ultimate dream – more on that in a post at some stage.

Just keep on going… if the passion is strong enough you will come up trumps in the long term.

]]> By: Tumblemoose http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/08/07/do-yourself-a-favor-dont-give-up-freelancing/comment-page-1/#comment-12560 Tumblemoose Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:07:45 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1287#comment-12560 Chris, You are most welcome. I think as long as we keep up the good fight, we will in the end be victorious. Best, george Chris,

You are most welcome.

I think as long as we keep up the good fight, we will in the end be victorious.

Best,

george

]]> By: Tumblemoose http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/08/07/do-yourself-a-favor-dont-give-up-freelancing/comment-page-1/#comment-12559 Tumblemoose Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:06:13 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1287#comment-12559 Hey Steve, Good on you for the full time thing. I hope all your writing dreams come to fruition. If I can help with anything then just let me know. George Hey Steve,

Good on you for the full time thing. I hope all your writing dreams come to fruition. If I can help with anything then just let me know.

George

]]> By: Tumblemoose http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/08/07/do-yourself-a-favor-dont-give-up-freelancing/comment-page-1/#comment-12558 Tumblemoose Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:05:09 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=1287#comment-12558 Betsy, Wow!!! Now that there is a great story. It was meant to be for you. I hope others read your story and are inspired. George Betsy,

Wow!!!

Now that there is a great story. It was meant to be for you. I hope others read your story and are inspired.

George

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