Archive for July, 2011
Where Do Writing Ideas Come From?
I have a few blogs that I write articles for. The commitment isn’t all that huge, really. It amounts to a dozen or so obligatory articles for my paying clients. Once I add the articles I should write for my own blog, I’m looking at about 20 articles a month. At first blush this doesn’t [...]
And The Award Goes To …
This isn’t really about freelance writing. Okay, it’s nothing to do with it. I have spoken before about the effect poor education has on writing skills, but this isn’t even that tenuous. It’s just a funny/sad tale I heard a couple of days ago. The 12-year-old son of a friend of ours in the UK [...]
Preparing To Write
I was having an extended Twitter session last night when one of my followers asked what I do to get focused. This got me thinking about what I do to get prepared to write. My rock-solid answer is… It depends. Sometimes I’ve got a clear vision of an inspired writing session and I just sit [...]
Hello, Is It Me You’re Looking For?
When I was doing my TV work, I got an interesting and uplifting perspective on the whole interview process from a big casting director. I had expressed my chagrin at the odds against me (or any of the other actors) securing the part, given the sheer number of us being seen by the casting team [...]
The Bright Side Of Freelance Writing
In my post last week I pointed out some of the things that you would be giving up by pursuing your freelance writing dream. The flip side of that coin is that there is some pretty cool stuff about being a freelance writer. Let’s talk about it a bit. The good stuff: Freedom – Do [...]
Billy No-Mates
Are you a happy, outgoing individual with a pleasing disposition and a great sense of humour? No, I don’t want a date with you. I only ask because, if you are not yet immersed full-time in freelance writing, you should consider how your character may affect your response to the pressures and loneliness of the [...]
What Have You Given Up To Freelance?
I like being a freelance writer. In my wildest dreams I never imagined someone would pay me to write. I’ve been fortunate enough to have some pretty good gigs laid at my feet and I’ve engaged with some of the coolest people around. With that said, there are some sacrifices to be made as a [...]
Pepper for President
As you know, I am running for President of the United States next year, my hope being that I can be safely ensconced in some deep underground bunker just in time for December 21st 2012, just in case the doom-mongers are right. Clearly, once in power, I will have to retroactively revoke the law that [...]
