It’s really hard to write when you don’t feel like it, and the only way to ward off that lazy spirit is to start writing. That’s it. I’ve experienced health issues for the past couple of weeks and now (tonsillitis). It’s hard to write and continue freelancing work at this moment. Plus, I want to
Do you want to boost your solo business? Come, join me on September 21, 2012 for the International Freelance Day. It’s the biggest ever FREE online conference brought to you by International Freelancers Academy. Get inside the trade and learn from the 13 all-star speakers. This is exclusive for solo professionals, so better reserve your
Let me tell you a secret on how to experience a breakthrough in freelance writing. Only a handful of successful freelancers inside the business will likely share this tip. Probably, startups haven’t thought of it. Frankly, I haven’t thought of it before until I stumbled upon this powerful writing prompt. Whether you’re a newbie or
Work from home is harder than you think. If you envy freelancers for having the coolest job in the world, I guess you don’t know much of our trade. I thought it was going to be easy when I started as a news contributor for a Christian blog. Honestly, I had no plans to become
I’ll be attending the Digital Influencers Marketing Summit on September 29, 2012. It will be held at SMEX Convention Center, Pasay City. I stumbled upon the event via Twitter update, and registered for the early-bird rate. This is my second time to attend a summit. I wish Pasay is just around the corner. I’ll be
I discovered this concept of unforced writing while listening to the rhythms of raindrops outside during the “hagupit ng habagat.” That was the time that I stayed at home and learned this principle, and I will never forget that day. It’s more biblical, yet I also found its practicality and application in a secular context.
What do clients look for when hiring long-term freelance writers? The choice is between qualifications and attitude. I’m still processing this thought, and I hope clients will stumble upon this post to answer my question. Do you prefer qualifications over attitude, or is it the other way around? Who’s more efficient and effective for your
Are you confident with your writing skills? I’ve asked this question to myself many times, and every day, I find fresh answers. Writing is not an overnight success. I realized it’s one of the most challenging careers ever. Would I go back to my previous job or possibly pursue a business-related career? No. When I
I saw the importance of Web 2.0 tools like blogging and social media during natural disasters in Philippines. I saw the enthusiasm of Filipino citizens who want to help the authorities and rescuers in various places from North to South Luzon. The Internet made the world smaller and accessible. See my vantage point from the
A must-read for all writers, journalists, and everyone involved in the digital world: protect yourself against password theft. The news about Mat Honan’s case of password theft and iCloud account storage swiped remotely by hackers alarmed me. It stirred a sense of urgency to safeguard online information and passwords on various social media accounts and