I was going to post my pro-Oxford comma diatribe here, but instead I decided to just throw a few things out that I’ve been thinking about lately. I love my book club, but I need to find a club that will read anything. And by anything I mean post-apocalyptic flesh eating zombies without southern accents… or […]
Warning: This Post May Contain Irony
Isn’t it Ironic? Last week, a writer friend posted a question about irony on his timeline. As I often do, I decided to try to figure out the answer and provided several posts regarding the subject and links and basically the conclusion that his sentence was not, in fact, ironic. His response was to delete […]
How Facebook Groups Can Work For… and Against You
I have been invited to a couple of private Facebook groups based on my experience and skills. I was under the impression that one was for blowing off steam (a correct assumption) with others who could empathize with certain situations. The other was for developing marketing strategies… or so I thought. A friend developed this […]
Client Service – What the CLIENT Wants
There are times during a project that I will have recommendations for a client. I have quite a bit of experience, and I try to offer guidance when and where I can. Sometimes, the client will listen and consider and reject that advice. Taking no offense and producing what the client wants, as long as […]
WYSIWYG
I’ve been asked about fees, and my fee is totally dependent on several variables. If I am hired hourly, generally my hourly rate is $35. A discount may be offered for ongoing jobs or established, regular clients. Flat-fee jobs depend on whether research is needed, images are required, and the length or amount of content […]
Interview with the Author… Sort of
Go visit my Books on the Verge Blog to read an interview with author Gene Doucette on the day of the release of his latest novel, Hellenic Immortal.
Yes, I DID Review Your App…
I do web app reviews for AppAppeal and recently I have had 2 people track me down – one through Linkedin and one through Google – to talk about my reviews. AppAppeal recently began adding bylines to make things more personal. I’ve been writing for them for years and have never heard one thing from […]
Happy to Be Back in the Freelance Saddle!
Wow! I can’t believe how many new clients – and return clients – I’ve had contact me over the last two days! I was wondering if I would be able to find clients, but they are finding me! This is all very exciting!
Client Service
Whether I’m working on my own as a freelancer or for a company as Director of Client Services, my focus is always on the client. Obviously, the well-being of my business or company is important, but the best way to ensure continued success of any business that provides a service is to focus on the clients’ needs. […]