Arguably one of the most misunderstood elements of doing creative business, protection of intellectual property (IP) is, to most sole proprietors, freelancers, and small business owners, deeply unsexy – not…
So many choices—that's life these days. But if you're a writer, well, what are your choices for the manuscript that's been woefully sitting on your desk for months? Should you…
If you’re a creative person, chances are you’ve mastered the fine art of multitasking—or at least think you have. But in the face of growing evidence that trying to do…
Oscar Wilde wrote that ennui is life's only unforgivable sin, yet ancient Chinese wisdom notes that you must pass through boredom to arrive at fascination. Whatever fascination awaits at the…
For a writer, I sure do hate the process of coming up with creative concepts and pounding out words—but I love to edit. I get endless pleasure out of arranging…
If you freelance for a living, you might be shocked and disappointed to learn that the work you fought so hard for feels like...well, work. And that means that something…
When you're experiencing a period of low productivity, it's become a common reminder from well-meaning friends (and mugs, and throw pillows, and the occasional framed letterpress poster) that "you have…
Location independent, digital nomad, remote worker, freelancer. Whatever you want to call it, this “home office” style of working is steadily rising in popularity in the US. About 34 percent…
Let's be perfectly clear: Freelance taxes will never be easy. But they can be easier with the assistance of technology. And yes, most organizational and financial apps require you to have…
If you’re anything like me, the word “networking” makes your skin crawl. Is there anything more intimidating, offputting, and slightly skeevy than the prospect of attending a networking event or…