Over the weekend, I chatted with a few people about the Munay Ki. I wrote a short blog post about it in December 2019. This month, I have the opportunity to further my studies by working through the year-long Mesa Chakuy (Andean Medicine Wheel). 💜 www.cupcakesandyogapants.com/munay-ki-a-t...

Hey, #FreelanceFriends! Happy Monday! This week on the Bluesky chat writer, playwright, radio writer, screenwriter (and more!) @devonellington.bsky.social will guest host and talk about how to increase your bookings. Mark your calendar for 11am CST on Thursday, Oct 16!

Happy Friday! Work is rolling right along today! ✍️ Updated a few older client articles with new links. 💰 Worked on invoicing and accounting tasks. 🎉 Checked in on the progress of a few writing and editing projects. #Writer #Journalist #Blogger #Marketing #ContentMarketing #WebWritingAdvice

I've tried to catch up on the #FreelanceFriends threads this morning. If I missed something crucial, please tag or DM me! It was a busy, active chat this week! Lots of good discussions! Thank you! 😃

"At first, I believed no one would care...But over time, I discovered something powerful: the more honest I became, the more people saw themselves in my words." Love this essay! No, I didn't write it, but I could have! medium.com/@lilianaa.bl... #CupcakesAndYogaPants #Blogging

I *definitely* have clients who have added GEO info to editorial guidelines! Being mindful of which snippets AI will pull, and writing them well, matters! ~Angela Check out this great article from Volume Nine! www.v9digital.com/insights/opt... #WebWritingAdvice #WritingTips #GEO #AIOptimization

The #FreelanceFriends chat will be back next week at 11am CST here on Bluesky. Fellow chatter @devonellington.bsky.social will be guest hosting on October 23. Stay tuned for updates and happy freelancing, friends!

Thank you for attending #FreelanceFriends! This chat is coordinated by many freelancers on Bluesky: Amy @amylhampton.bsky.social Don @dondingee.bsky.social Paula @Phendrickson.bsky.social Sandy @sandyhubbard.bsky.social Andy @StroteBook.bsky.social Angela @angelatague.bsky.social ...and more!

New freelancers, this is good advice! #FreelanceFriends

Friends Helping Friends: As we wrap up, feel free to offer a tip, inspirational quote or something you learned recently that every freelancer in your circle should know or hear! #FreelanceFriends

What do you do to keep things professional both in the eyes of your clients and for your mental wellness? THIS!!!

Open Mic: #FreelanceFriends, now it's your chance to ask the group a question. What do you need help with in your freelance business? It can relate to creating good habits or anything else. Comment below and let your fellow freelancers offer insight.

Q3: Whether you've just started freelancing, or have been doing it for years, a GREAT habit is treating it as a business. It's not a hobby. What do you do to keep things professional both in the eyes of your clients and for your mental wellness? #FreelanceFriends

Q2: What business habits do you have in place that help you feel accomplished, productive or successful? This is the place to chat about business routines, strategies or habits that really work for you! #FreelanceFriends

Being successful in business starts with GOOD personal habits and routines! #FreelanceFriends

Let's get started! Q1: What life habits do you have in place that, in turn, allow you to show up as your best business self each day when you're working? Think about daily personal routines. (We will chat about business habits next!) #FreelanceFriends

Please introduce yourself and feel free to share a link to your website, recently published work or even a PDF/photo of what you do! Promote yourself, fellow freelancer! And, pet/plant pics are always welcome! #FreelanceFriends (Be sure to use the hashtag on all posts today!)

I'm Angela, your host for today's #FreelanceFriends chat. I'm a full-time freelance content marketing and journalism writer. I craft blog posts, landing pages, articles, ebooks and more for various pet, health, automotive, personal finance (and other!) brands. Learn more at WebWritingAdvice.com

We will do intros, then tackle 3 questions. Chime in w/your ideas! Then, we have an open mic where you can ask anything about freelancing, and get feedback from your #FreelanceFriends. Last, we will finish with Friends Helping Friends. Share a tip or advice for living your best freelance life!

Today we're chatting about the life habits that nurture your business success. Are you simply checking things off your to-do list each day, or are you making intentional choices that boost your mood, business productivity and — success! Let's talk about it. #FreelanceFriends

Welcome to #FreelanceFriends! This is your weekly Bluesky chat to connect with fellow freelance professionals. Each week we explore a new topic in an hour-long chat guaranteed to build camaraderie and confidence in this crazy work style.

Pro top for publicists: When setting an interview provide a way for the interviewer to contact your client. And don't expect them to "hop on the phone" when they've already explained they have back-to-back interviews pretty much every day of the week.

I’m sharing three reasons you should receive a higher fee for ghostwriting projects based on my experiences over the past 16 years. 👻 Ghostwriting Requires Extra Onboarding Time 👻 Plan for More Reviews and Revisions in Ghostwriting 👻 You Get Paid to Stay Quiet www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-reas...

Hello #FreelanceFriends! Join us TODAY, October 16, at 11am CST HERE on Bluesky as we chat about life and business habits that impact success. I hope to see you there! All types of freelancers -- and their office pets -- are welcome to attend!

I just finished 1,482 words of a first draft about feeding wild birds suet. Now to polish the text, add internal links, source stock images and make sure everything flows well! If you enjoy birdwatching, stay tuned for updates on this article! #Writer #Journalist #Marketing #ContentMarketing

My workload is about double the usual this week, and my HANDS are feeling it. I had to step away from my desk early yesterday so they could rest. It's time to take my own advice in this blog post... more breaks needed! www.cupcakesandyogapants.com/6-ways-i-mai... #CupcakesAndYogaPants

Tomorrow I'm hosting the #FreelanceFriends chat HERE on Bluesky at 11am CST. We will chat about life and business habits that impact success. Join us! Simply follow the hashtag.

I just checked to see which blog post is getting the most traffic on my writing website, and it's this one about Nurse Jackie from April 2016! Netflix is bringing this series back, so new viewers are searching for info online yet again. www.webwritingadvice.com/3-things-nur... #ContentMarketing

Trying to find your niche in writing? Check out this list of the best paid options! 10 Profitable Writing Niches That Pay Writers Really Well in 2025 💰✍️ by MindRise Daily medium.com/illumination... #WebWritingAdvice #WritingTips #WritingNiche

Morning shot! (Of elderberry syrup!) 🤩 I'm ramping up on the antioxidants to try to clear out another sore throat, coughing and some yuckiness. Lots of physical rest and writing work are on the to-do list for today! Heartland Elderberry Syrup: amzn.to/4qaNDBt #Affiliate #CupcakesAndYogaPants

Sometimes running a small business means working longer, later hours than your friends! Today has been productive -- and restful! I'm managing a sore throat and some yuck, so I took a nice long afternoon break in the middle of this list!

Hey, #FreelanceFriends! I hope your week is off to a good start. This week on the Bluesky chat we will discuss "Life and business habits that impact success." Thanks to long-time chat member @sandyhubbard.bsky.social for the topic! Mark your calendar for 11am CST on Thursday, Oct 16!

Look who went on a hayrack ride this past weekend! 💜🐶

I have several client deadlines this week, so I'm working hard to pace myself so I don't get burnt out or get a migraine! NOW, lunch break! If I break up my screentime into 2-4 hour chunks, I feel much better by the end of the day! 🥰 #WebWritingAdvice

Happy Friday! I hope your day is rolling right along! I caught up on invoicing & other accounting tasks, edited a long-form business article and updated my calendar for next week's projects! This afternoon, I'll start an outline/first draft of a lawn care article. #Writer #Editor #WebWritingAdvice

The #FreelanceFriends chat will be back next week at 11 am CST here on Bluesky. Stay tuned for updates and happy freelancing, friends!

Thank you for attending #FreelanceFriends! This chat is coordinated by many freelancers on Bluesky! 😀 And planning crew, please visit the Slack group. We are chatting about how to move forward with the chat. Possible new format! 👍

Friends Helping Friends: As we wrap up, feel free to offer a tip, inspirational quote or something you learned recently that every freelancer in your circle should know or hear! #FreelanceFriends

Open Mic: #FreelanceFriends, now it's your chance to ask the group a question. What do you need help with in your freelance business? It can relate to business audits or any other topic. Comment below and let your fellow freelancers offer insight.

Q3: What benefits have you noticed from doing business audits or planning for the year ahead? Does it keep you on track with your goals? Does it move your business in the direction you want? Do you revisit your planning throughout the year? #FreelanceFriends

Q2: What does your year-ahead planning look like? Do you check on specific metrics? Review key documents or files? Make a list of goals? Journal about it? Please give our #FreelanceFriends ideas for running their own businesses.

Let's get started! Q1: Do you set aside time during Q4 to evaluate your business and plan for the upcoming year? Do you do a business audit? Why or why not? #FreelanceFriends

Please introduce yourself and feel free to share a link to your website, recently published work or even a PDF/photo of what you do! Promote yourself, fellow freelancer! And, pet/plant pics are always welcome! #FreelanceFriends (Be sure to use the hashtag on all posts today!)

I'm Angela, your host for today's #FreelanceFriends chat. I'm a full-time freelance content marketing and journalism writer. I craft blog posts, landing pages, articles, ebooks and more for various pet, health, automotive, personal finance (and other!) brands. Learn more at WebWritingAdvice.com

We will do intros, then tackle 3 questions. Chime in w/your ideas! Then, we have an open mic where you can ask anything about freelancing, and get feedback from your #FreelanceFriends. Last, we will finish with Friends Helping Friends. Share a tip or advice for living your best freelance life!

Today we're chatting about looking ahead to 2026. Do you do a business audit or planning for the upcoming year? Why or why not? What does it look like? And, how does it help your business? Let's chat about it all! #FreelanceFriends

Welcome to #FreelanceFriends! This is your weekly Bluesky chat to connect with fellow freelance professionals. Each week we explore a new topic in an hour-long chat guaranteed to build camaraderie and confidence in this crazy work style.

Hello #FreelanceFriends! Join us in about half an hour HERE on Bluesky as we chat about business audits and how to plan for 2026. I hope to see you there! All types of freelancers -- and their office pets -- are welcome to attend!

Happy Thursday! A wild bird article I've been working on for the past three days is ready for its final polish, formatting and submission to my editor. Wheeee! It's fun to see it all fall into place and move forward! Here's hoping the rest of the team likes the article, too. 😃 #Writer #Blogger

Archie saw a witch last night on our walk!