Archive for September, 2009
New Beginnings: The First Month In Review
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by Writer.
As I look back at my goals for the first 3-months of my full-time freelance writing career, I wonder what I have accomplished during this whirlwind first month. I am going to use these occasional check-ins as a way to monitor my progress, keep the motivation strong, and basically hold myself accountable so I don’t [...]
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Freelance Writing Leads: NileGuide Hiring Local Experts
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by Writer.
Online travel planning site, NileGuide.com is hiring web-savvy, social-media skilled travel writers for their Local Expert positions.
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No Internet Sundays: The First Attempt
Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Writer.
Ever since I took the plunge and entered the world of full-time freelancing I feel like my fingertips have permanently adhered themselves to my laptop. I am spending literally all day, evening, and night glued to my screen and accomplishing very little if anything. My laptop accompanies me to the coffee shop, the library, the [...]
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5 Ways to Trim Living Expenses
Posted on 25. Sep, 2009 by Writer.
Sure I understand that not everyone can live out of their car without the reasonable comforts of life (i.e. running water, toilet, electricity). But you can take steps to drastically reduce your living expenses and thus cut back at work and spend more time writing, networking, and pitching. The following are 5 ways to cut [...]
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You Know You Are a Dirtbag If…
Posted on 21. Sep, 2009 by Writer.
Several people have recently asked me what exactly a dirtbag is. DirtbaggerGuide.com uses the term dirtbag to describe the dreamer, adventurer, conventional dissenter, uber cheap, and sometimes well-worn traveler. The new dirtbag has evolved into an ambitious, eco-conscience, cooperative individual from its dirty, unkempt, and contemptable roots.
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New Beginnings: Weary Eyed Intern
Posted on 14. Sep, 2009 by Writer.
Started my internship today weary and googly-eyed – I must have looked like I slept in my car last night. It would have been nice to get to town a few days before but I somehow couldn’t manage. Quite simply, I didn’t want go. Leaving Salt Lake and all my lovely ones was way harder [...]
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Have Ruby, Will Travel
Posted on 08. Sep, 2009 by Writer.
I wake slowly with my feet dangling out of the back of the car. It takes me a few moments to recall where I am after digging myself out of the stack of pillows and blankets I had piled over my head to hide from the rising high altitude sun. I reach for my glasses [...]
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Day 1 as a Full-Time Freelancer
Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by Writer.
I like beginnings and today is a very special one. Not only is today the first day of September but it is my first day off of someone else’s payroll and my first day as a full-time writer. Surprisingly I woke at 7 am eager to get to work. For the last year I would [...]
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