Lovely seeing all of you! Until next time, Good Trouble, signing off (going to try and make this a thing 😜). #FreelanceFriends

Q1 (and only!): And 2-learning that I should incorporate the administrative side of things into my billing/pricing structure. That changed everything. #FreelanceFriends (2/2)

Q1 (and only!): The two biggest for me were 1-learning to say no (I do my best work when I can tunnel into something and give it my everything, not when I’m juggling multiple deadlines and afraid to not accept everything that comes my way). #FreelanceFriends (1/2)

Strong match: my foot and their behind. So very grateful to be working. I haven't used the site that emailed this to me in many, many years. Definitely not an active profile. Be kind to those seeking work; this is what they’re seeing. #Editor #FreelanceFriends

Anyone have experience selling books to Thriftbooks? #booksky

As requested, #FreelanceFriends These are insanely good. And named by people who wouldn’t stop eating them 😊.

Always nice to talk to all of you. Have a wonderful weekend! #FreelanceFriends

I’m late, but I’m here! Consulting editor reporting in from Central NJ. In the midst of several projects and struggling to engage the part of my brain that posts on social media. Pleased to report I have grown tomatoes for the first time in my life! #FreelanceFriends

Why do people yell while hiking? You wouldn’t open the door to someone’s house and scream in. Why do it when out in such beautiful scenery (that is decidedly not your living room)? Anyway…morning view from a favorite hiking spot.

#FreelanceFriends, missing tomorrow, so I present my delicious/ugly baking accident: Cinnamon Blob Bread. When your dough is too elastic, you can’t do repeated wait and rises, and you have to get back to work. Throw your cinnamon roll log into a greased 9x13 (ends cut to fit), and bake!

Still sort of here (?). Having all sorts of app problems. May have to just accept it and try to catch up later. #FreelanceFriends

I have to run (need to look proper for an upcoming Zoom 😇), but wishing all of you a happy, peaceful August filled with rewarding work, or rest, or vacations…you get the idea. Talk soon! #FreelanceFriends

Also, I have space for a few more author coaching clients, should that be helpful to anyone. DMs are open if you have questions.

I am the proud owner of a running shirt that shows what the inside of my brain looks like! Worth sharing.

Closed my laptop this afternoon and went for a long walk. So heartened to see that someone had stocked the local LFLs with YA and middle grade novels in great condition! Looks like I’m not the only book fairy in town.

Attention people of the world: If I can smell you before you reach me, or long after you leave, YOU’RE WEARING TOO MUCH FRAGRANCE! That is all.

Troubleshooting a printer: Threaten it with harm. Look up the specific printer model and error. Push through the update from months ago that you ignored. Follow directions. Say please. Print successfully. Look around as if you just invented Greek fire and wonder why no one has clapped.

Always the fastest hour, but so nice to see you all. Thanks for the dinner inspiration, @phendrickson.bsky.social, and hope everyone has a great weekend! #FreelanceFriends

We have a winner! Thank you all. #FreelanceFriends

Hi, #FreelanceFriends! I’m Alison, a nonfiction editor (academic and medical) in Central NJ. Happy to be here and not melted 🫠. My Q: Can anyone offer me alternate phrasing for “bring the mission forward” that does not use the word growth?

Achievement unlocked: Not saying I’ve been on a lot of soapboxes as of late, but I will say that autocorrect has stopped correcting my swear words.

Paging #BookSky 💙📚 . I’d like the answer to the below as well! #books

Hi all! Dropping by between meetings. Following along but can’t chat, so I will be back to like and respond later. Hope everyone is well, and have a great weekend! #FreelanceFriends

“Time for a wardrobe refresh so you can start the season on point and on trend.” Erm…no. All of my money to the company who sends the email, “We understand you just want to be clean and presentable.”

The shiny new email address, entrance to the CMS, a new notebook, a piping hot cup of coffee…I love the first day of a new project. #Editor And I was definitely THAT kid on the first day of school ☺️.

PART 2! You cannot make this up. “Your inhaler refill hasn’t been filled because there is concern you’re allergic to it.” REFILL. As in already in the system. Excuse me while I go bang my head against the wall.

“The system says we can’t sell you the EpiPen. It says you’re allergic,” and other Monday tales.

Seeking ideas: What does one do with goat cheese that is not a salad or a baked egg dish?

The introvert urge to apologize when the email keeps bouncing back so you have to leave a voicemail. Oof. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Recent exercise routes showed the addition of multiple new Little Free Libraries in my area. I have decided to be the LFL book fairy. Yesterday I logged multiple miles to deposit fabulous books for others to find. So much fun! Go forth, books, and find good homes and appreciative readers!

I finished Project Hail Mary. It was so good, I hugged it when it was done. One I wish I could read again for the first time. Highly recommend! 💙📚 #books #booksky

Time to scream into the void again: Preventative healthcare saves lives. ACCESS TO IT SHOULDN'T BE A PRIVILEGE. Thank you for listening.

Pinterest emailed. They removed a pin for violating their rules re: suicide and self harm😳. Haven’t used it in years. The offender? “Every time you watch a reality show, a book commits suicide.” I appreciate the reminder to deactivate and delete something I don’t use.

There is something almost poetic in a quiet morning spent at the computer, windows open to the sound of light rain. The older I get, the more I appreciate these little moments of peace. #AmEditing

Projects submitted to new client. I can’t go burn off the nervous energy as I await feedback, so I made Evil Genius Rice Krispie Treats: Rice Krispies, marshmallows, peanut butter, drizzle of honey, and rough chopped salted peanuts.

Much needed rest. Fresh air and so much exercise. And now, screens. All things in balance, I suppose. Definitely not grumpy. #AmEditing

Nothing warms my heart like referrals from clients I worked with years ago. All the warm fuzzies over here. #Editor

When they offer you a byline, internship credits, ask you to work for free, or my new favorite: “I talked to your boss. He said you’d do it for a discount.” #AmEditing #Editor #SayItWithBirds #Birds

Freelance friends, let's chat about ads for freelance jobs. Do you expect the project rate to be in the ad? Or, to learn rates after applying? Since this is a public social media feed, your answers may be used in an article I'm writing. Thank you!😊

Sorry, I’m a little behind. There is a lot more sports here than when I first joined, which I love. I’m heartened by the growing numbers of field-specific journalists here now as well. Hoping some of their imprints/companies/orgs join. #FreelanceFriends

This was utterly delightful! Highly recommend. Thank you @scalzi.com! 💙📚

How do people reach adulthood without knowing basic traffic rules, like what to do at a four-way stop?

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you don’t have to: • “update your wardrobe” every season • add accessories to “style” your outfits • change your style to avoid looking “like a millennial” These rules exist to sell you things you don’t need. If you like your clothes, wear them.

@amylhampton.bsky.social I debated whether to add an egg to my lunch just now and thought about what you said. Cannot stop laughing (verdict: “egg worthy” 😃).

Anyone else hearing Jeff Goldblum? 👀 www.wired.com/story/scient...

"We offer legendary customer service." Ah, yes. Sir Cuthbert and the caller on hold. Around campfires, people still sing of the day when Cuthbert used his mighty red button to release a caller from the waiting queue and said, "How my I direct your call?"

Oh, this Monday…

I just ran out of Post-it flags. Pretty sure it’s time to call it a day. #AmEditing

Grateful both to have found and be able to afford eggs. Then, cue the soapbox, because it shouldn’t be a privilege to buy eggs.

You know when you’re feeling older than your years, worried about myriad things, and you get the mail? And in the mail, there’s an invitation from a local funeral home to a dinner meeting, stating now is the time to plan for your death? With lots of exclamation points, and a QR code? Check please.