If I Wanted to Work for Free…

Freelance Sign

This one was too good not to post for all my freelance friends and followers out there:   That’s not to say I won’t write things for free if I want to. Often I’ll just want to promote a person, brand, or product because I really do like them and want to spread the word. [...]

Infographic: Inside the Mind of a Freelancer

The life of a freelance employee

Being a freelancer certainly has its ups and downs. The whole feast and famine thing is enough to give you hourly ulcers. But then there’s all the great perks like making your own hours, setting your own dress code (Pajama Fridays!), and just having total freedom to do what you want when you want. The [...]

I Wish Only Death to the Serial Comma

Serial Commas are Wrong

If Dexter was a punctuation mark, he’d be a serial comma. They’re both bloody and unnecessary but at times, get the job done. I’m not a fan of either, though. In fact, I pretty much despise the serial comma. As for Dexter, well I haven’t watched enough episodes to cast any judgment yet. The serial [...]

10 Ways to Stay Focused and Motivated While You Work

Staying motivated at work

Lately, I’ve had a tough time focusing. Usually when I’m busy with tons of writing on my plate, I can knock each one off no problem. But these days, I’ve got a semi-full plate and for some reason it’s just a bit tough to get motivated. Sure, getting paid is always a great motivator! But [...]

Recent Article Roundup

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I’ve been so busy writing lately, I haven’t had much chance to blog about writing! So I thought I’d give a quick roundup of some of my recent articles. They’ve really been a blast to write, actually, especially since a lot of them are tied into all sorts of pop-culture fun!   Our iZombie eSurvival [...]