Sunday, January 11, 2009

Lazy Sunday Advice

Ah, another lazy Sunday draws to a close. I'm feeling much better now, thanks.

Just a question for anyone out there who might be able to answer it:

How the heck can a sassy blogger/writer like me get into more freelancing?

I want to write more in 2009, and finding some actual projects to commit to might help me a bit, I'd suppose. Sitting around and writing when I get home from work (or any other time of day) is simultaneously a passion for me and great escape from my daily grind. While I may be the most creative person in my office, my work is far from writing-related at this point, unless you count the few small projects I get to assemble on occasion, like a student newsletter or a new bulletin board.

Writing, even with its occasional stresses, is my way of de-stressing and decompressing from the rest of the world. I always love any excuses to do more of it. And believe you me, friends, I hope to do more of it here in this space as well.

Soooo...any tips? Pointers? Sources? Web sites? Advice? Give me something to look forward to on Monday. Thanks, all!

5 comments:

  1. Hey, I just came across your blog a little while ago. I'm also a type 1 diabetic, and a poet! Reading your blog makes me feel a little less lonely about being a diabetic (you know how people never get it and give you constant "advice" and judgement).
    Anyway, I really enjoy reading your blog and think its awesome that you've competed as a slam poet - I haven't performed yet but am working towards it :)

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  2. I have no clue but I did not want you to think I was not reading. :)

    I have thought about doing something like this too but I do not think my writing is up to par.

    You are awesome and should do it! Check with Allison. She freelances alot me thinks.

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  3. Anonymous5:53 PM

    Hey Hannah,

    Want to be a featured blogger on the diabetes oc? If so you can write me at diabetesoc@gmail.com

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  4. Get the Writers Market book from Amazon. As Kerri told me, "It's the next best thing to a paying gig." I just received the 2009 edition.

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  5. Hi friend :)

    Check out mediabistro.com and sologig.com. They have some good freelancing opportunities. I've been told that Craig's list also has some information though I am slightly sketchy about it. Best of luck!!

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