This week on the #FreelanceFriends chat HERE on Bluesky we're talking about online meeting equipment. What are you using for video and audio on virtual calls? Let's talk about apps, hardware and software. Stay tuned for updates!

You know you've been "in the flow" when Pandora stops playing and asks if I'm still listening. OH, I guess it is kind of quiet in here. LOL! Lots of amazing things are happening at my desk. 😀

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Just write! How many times have you heard the advice to just get right to the task of writing if you want to get anything done? Well, it’s basically true. Butt in chair. Hands on keyboard. Go! But, what comes first? A headline? A nut graph? An outline? www.webwritingadvice.com/how-i-write-...

Hello, #FreelanceFriends! Online meeting equipment: What are you using for video and audio on virtual calls? Let's talk about tech and tools! Mark your calendar: 11am CST, May 21 on Bluesky.

Happy Monday, friends! Today I... 🌲Cleaned up fallen tree branches after last night's storm 💙 Prepped for this week's #FreelanceFriends chat 😍 Visited with a friend & brainstormed MORE business ideas #SmallBusiness #Writer #Marketing #Journalism #Photographer #Dreamer #DogMom

Last week on the #FreelanceFriends chat, we talked about getting work related to calendar events, like holidays or tradeshows. Here's what popped up: 🌟 Pitch ideas around awards seasons, employee honors, and annual listings ✍️ Write/create for booth handouts, website promo and email marketing 1/2

Good morning, friends. I am doing a quick check-in online, and then heading outside for storm clean-up. NW Iowa got hit hard last night by tornadoes. Archie and I are safe. I won't have my usual #FreelanceFriends updates ready today. Stay tuned for that info on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thank you for attending #FreelanceFriends today! I try to hop into all the threads, but never fully keep up! This chat is coordinated by many freelancers on Bluesky. THANK YOU! The chat will be back next Thursday at 11am CST here on Bluesky. Stay tuned for updates and happy freelancing, friends!

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

Here is a nice illustration of possible freelance work! #FreelanceFriends

Open Mic: #FreelanceFriends, it's your chance to ask the group a question. What questions do you have about using calendar events to get more work? Or, ask your question about any other small business topic. Comment below and let your fellow freelancers offer insight.

Want more freelance work around tradeshows and conferences? Check out Paula's tip! #FreelanceFriends

Q3: What are the benefits of aligning your freelance work with events on the calendar? What are the drawbacks? #FreelanceFriends

Q2: We're always looking for "eggs for our freelance basket." How could you use holidays on the calendar or conferences/tradeshows in YOUR niche or industry to ramp up your freelance work? How do you go about finding this work? #FreelanceFriends

Looking to do some #Freelance work around events? Check out Andy's list of possible projects to pitch! #FreelanceFriends

Let's go! Q1: Does your freelance work revolve around offering a service/product to enhance conferences, holiday sales or trade shows? For example, I used to write about vendor(s) & their products for an annual trade show's mag. Our content calendar revolved around event prep. #FreelanceFriends

Please introduce yourself, where you're from and feel free to share a link to your website, recently published work or a PDF/photo of what you do! Promote yourself, fellow freelancer! Bonus: Include pet/plant/baking pics! #FreelanceFriends (Please use the hashtag on all posts today!)

Welcome to #FreelanceFriends, your weekly chat to connect with fellow freelance pros. This week on the chat we're talking about using calendar events (holidays, conferences, trade shows, etc.) to bring in more freelance business. Thanks to @sandyhubbard.bsky.social for this inspiring topic!

Hello #FreelanceFriends! IN 10 minutes---> Join us at 11am CST HERE on Bluesky. We're discussing events on the calendar: Does your work revolve around conferences, holidays or trade shows? Let's chat about it! All types of freelancers (and office pets!) are welcome to attend!

Are you attending the #FreelanceFriends chat today? Here are the best ways to follow the chat: 👍 Follow one of the Freelance Friends Feeds 💙Use @deck.blue 🤩 Go directly to my profile, and watch for new posts/comments. 💥 Follow the #FreelanceFriends hashtag See you at 11am CST!

TODAY I'm hosting the #FreelanceFriends chat HERE on Bluesky at 11am CST. Does your freelance work revolve around annual conferences, prepping for holiday sales or aligning with trade shows? Use these special events to land more work. Simply follow the hashtag to join the chat. See ya there! 🥰

Throwback to this blog post from 2017! It's getting the most reads on the WWA blog today! *** When you work online, it’s incredibly easy to automate and share links. But that’s not always what your readers want. They want to know you. www.webwritingadvice.com/the-importan...

This week on the #FreelanceFriends chat on Bluesky, we're talking about using calendar events (holidays, conferences, trade shows, etc.) to bring in more freelance business. Stay tuned for updates!

Happy Wednesday! This week I've been working on expanding my freelance business! I've been... 📞 On the phone with the Iowa Dept of Revenue several times 🙂 Chatted with my accountant about tax questions 👉 Registered a new website domain Stay tuned for updates! 🥰

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Hello, #FreelanceFriends! Events on the calendar: Does your freelance work revolve around annual conferences, prepping for holiday sales or aligning with trade shows? Use these special events to land more work. Let's chat about it! Mark your calendar: 11am CST, May 14 on Bluesky.

Happy Monday! The most popular post on the #WebWritingAdvice blog today is about drafting long-form content. I did that just LAST WEEK for a business-focused content marketing client. Are you writing long-form content this week? www.webwritingadvice.com/7-steps-for-...

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Happy Friday! I wrapped up a long-form writing project yesterday and sent it off to the editors. Today, I'm focusing on my usual Friday small business admin tasks and researching some sales tax info. How's your day going? 😃

Thank you for attending #FreelanceFriends and discussing email marketing! Archie slept through the whole thing! This chat is coordinated by many freelancers on Bluesky. THANK YOU! The chat will be back next Thursday at 11am CST. Stay tuned for updates and happy freelancing, friends!

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, it's your chance to ask the group a question. What questions do you have about using email marketing? Or, ask your question about any other small business topic. Comment below and let your fellow freelancers offer insight. #FreelanceFriends

A tip for those getting into email marketing, and sending an automated training or series of informational emails! #FreelanceFriends

Yes to all of this! Thank you for explaining it well! #FreelanceFriends

Q3: What downsides have you noticed about using an email marketing program for your business—or when reading emails from lists/people/brands you've subscribed to? What should others be aware of as they consider setting this up? #FreelanceFriends

Q2: How has an email marketing program benefited your small business? If you don't use one, WHAT do you have in place to stay in touch with current and potential customers/clients/fans? #FreelanceFriends

Let's get started! Q1: Do you have an email marketing program in place for your small business? Why or why not? #FreelanceFriends

Please introduce yourself, where you're from and feel free to share a link to your website, recently published work or a PDF/photo of what you do! Promote yourself, fellow freelancer! Bonus: Include pet/plant/baking pics! #FreelanceFriends (Please use the hashtag on all posts today!)

Welcome to #FreelanceFriends, your weekly chat to connect with fellow freelance pros. We are discussing email marketing for small businesses. Are we using it? Why or why not? What are the benefits? Drawbacks?

Are you attending the #FreelanceFriends chat today? Here are the best ways to follow the chat: 👍 Follow one of the Freelance Friends Feeds 💙 Use @deck.blue 👀 Go directly to my profile, and watch for new posts/comments. 😍 Follow the #FreelanceFriends hashtag Chat starts in 5 minutes!

Hello #FreelanceFriends! In less than 20 minutes -- Join us at 11am CST TODAY on Bluesky. We are discussing the ups and downs of small businesses using email marketing. All types of freelancers (and office pets!) are welcome to attend!

I'm sharing how I personalize blog posts so they directly reflect the client's audience and stand out from competitors' blog copy. Writers, use these tips! www.webwritingadvice.com/connect-with... #WebWritingAdvice #WritingTips #Blogging

TODAY I'm hosting the #FreelanceFriends chat HERE on Bluesky at 11am CST. We will talk about email marketing for small businesses. Are we using it? Why or why not? What are the benefits? Drawbacks? Simply follow the hashtag to join the chat. #SmallBusiness #EmailMarketing #entrepreneurlife

I'm 2,952 words into a new business article for a content marketing client. I worked on the outline on Monday, and the first draft yesterday and today. I'm ready to log off for a lunch break before writing more this afternoon! 😃 #Writer #Blogger #Journalist #Marketing #ContentMarketing

This week on the #FreelanceFriends chat HERE on Bluesky we're talking all about small businesses using email marketing. What are the benefits? What are the downsides? What do newbies need to know? Stay tuned for updates!

As you're drafting content for a company's blog, are you making sure it sounds different than the competition? Does it directly reflect the company's expertise, location & audience? It should! Get an email to this new blog post on Thursday: www.webwritingadvice.com/free-e-book/

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These tools assist with many writing-related tasks, such as organizing thoughts from multiple people, assembling logical outlines, creating headlines, sourcing information, checking for proper branding, ensuring legal compliance, and more. Written for Slack: slack.com/blog/product...