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Why I’m (finally) using a standing desk

May 14, 2014 by Jake Poinier

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You could argue that I’m a few years late to the trend of using a standing desk for my freelance home office. The truth is that I’ve been very happy with my antique architect’s drafting table (bought dirt cheap at a yard sale) for more than ten years. I didn’t want to abandon it, I didn’t want to have to buy another monitor, and I couldn’t stomach the idea of having another piece of furniture. After doing a bit of research, I came to the conclusion what I *really* needed was an adjustable standing desk—which seemed to offer the best of both worlds by allowing me to keep the drafting table while adding to its utility. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: adjustable standing desk, ergonomics, freelance, freelance writers, health, standing desk

What 21 things do designers want from a freelance writer?

April 2, 2014 by Jake Poinier

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Over the course of my career, I’ve learned that one of the most important working relationships for a freelance writer is with the designers who put their words into action. Today’s guest post comes from the design team of Eileen and Bob Burick of Burick Communication Design, with whom I’ve had the good fortune to partner countless times. Their portfolio includes microsites and websites, videos, and print work for top-name clients such as AT&T, Cemex, Henkel, and Troon Golf. I asked them to share their thoughts on what designers want from a freelance writer, and this list of 21 things was their response. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Manage Your Freelance Business Tagged With: best practices, clients, designers, freelance writers, writers

Where can I find high paying freelance writing jobs?

March 22, 2011 by Jake Poinier

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It’s Dr. Freelance’s distinct pleasure to play today’s host for Jennifer Mattern’s March Virtual Blog Tour. Here’s her take:

One of the most common questions I receive from new freelance writers is “Where can I find the high paying freelance writing jobs you always talk about?” What they don’t understand at first is that the problem they face is right in their question. They’re looking for the “where,” when there is none. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Get New Freelance Clients Tagged With: copywriting, Editing, employment, freelance, freelance bid, freelance job, freelance writers, freelance writing, freelance writing gigs, freelance writing jobs, freelancer, high paying, jennifer mattern, job board, pay, paying freelance writing jobs, starting out

Freelancing in the sticks

February 15, 2011 by Jake Poinier

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Today’s guest blogger is Bruce Farr, a writer in my freelance stable during my staff editing days, a client during his corporate days, and a wise friend for the duration. (He’s a holdout on blogging, but here’s a quick article about his background, which includes writing and recording commentaries for NPR’s All Things Considered.) Here’s his response to a question the Doc received about freelancing in the sticks. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Manage Your Freelance Business Tagged With: Bruce Farr, corporate days, freelance, freelance writers, freelancer, freelancers, freelancing, in the sticks, pursuit, rural, solitary, survival tips

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