Scrivener has long been a favorite drafting tool for Mac users. Recent updates has brought this program to the world of Windows users. With a unique approach to organizing text and research, integration support with a variety of other applications and native support for exporting MOBI and ePub files, this program is a powerhouse of
Using Scrivener As More Than A Drafting Program
Category: Tech Tip Thursdays |
Tags: Client Management, Efficiency, EPUB, Freelance Writing, Kindle, Mac, Managing Orders, Mobipocket, Nook, organization, productivity, Project management, Scrivener, Task Lists, To Do Lists, windows
Three Excellent Alternatives to Etsy
Selling handmade items over the Internet is a popular and lucrative way to make money online. Whether you are crocheting, painting, knitting or sewing, there are a number of places online to sell your wares. One of the most popular sites for selling handmade items is Etsy. While Etsy is one of the biggest names around
Category: Web Wednesdays |
Tags: ArtFire, crafts, Creativity, crochet, Etsy, freelance income, handmade items, knit, MadeItMyself, MarketPress, Namecheap, sewing, wordpress, WordPress plugins
Web Wednesdays #6 – My Experience with Blogmutt
BlogMutt is taking a unique approach to content mills. As one of the new comers into the ever-changing field of content mills, they are quickly establishing a great reputation with both writers and clients alike. I’ve been working with BlogMutt for roughly two months now. In that time, I’ve seen progress and changes made, seen
Category: Web Wednesdays |
Tags: Content Mills, finding work, Freelance Writing, online income, SEO, work at home jobs
Cabbage – Cheap, Tasty and Nutritious
Let’s be honest – when you think of vibrant, beautiful vegetables, cabbage does not immediately come to mind. While it is not bursting with color or texture, it is full of nutrition, and when prepared properly, flavor. Best of all, it is one of the cheapest vegetables you will find at your local grocer. Unfortunately,
Frugal Fridays #2 – Change Three Habits Today to Save Money Everyday
Saving money is something that seems to be the topic of conversation lately. Changing three daily habits can immediately start to save you money every day. While these three habit changes take some effort, they will drastically and positively affect your daily spending and monthly costs. Deciding to make frugality a lifestyle will get your
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Tags: fast food, frugal, groceries, packing lunches, prices, sales, Saving Money, savings
Slaying the Beast that is Writer’s Block
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You’re sitting there, staring at the screen. You decide to check your favorite blog. Then your email. Then your Twitter. Still nothing. You type a few sentences and hastily rampage all over the backspace key. It’s happened again hasn’t it?
[Insert dramatic music here]
Writer’s block…
Whether you are working for a client, writing a blog post or even creating a forum post, writer’s block has a habit of sneaking up out of the shadows at the worst of times. These four quick tips offer ways to grapple with this meddlesome beast and get back to cranking out words.
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Tags: Arts, blogging, productivity, tips and tricks, Writer Resources, writers block, writing
Promoting Professionalism in the Freelance Workplace
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With a little searching, it is easy to find plenty of stereotypes about freelancers. While they are mostly untrue, they help to shed light on some important issues to the freelancing community. One key aspect that many of these stereotypes have in common is professionalism.
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Mussels – Sustainable, Delicious and Affordable
You have probably walked past the seafood section of your local grocer plenty of times and see these little guys hanging out on their icy throne. You look at them, ponder the possibilities and then pick something safe, like a tuna steak or salmon filet. For some reason, most people consider these little creatures, closed tightly in their shells, intimidating and think they are only for expensive restaurant tables or the snack trays of fancy parties.
This could not be further from the truth. These tasty little bivalves are packed with nutrients, affordable and simple to prepare as long as you know what to look out for. Best of all, mussels are one of the most sustainable forms of seafood in the world and easy to farm and harvest. This means that you can likely find fresh, live mussels in your area. Whether you are making a tasty appetizer or sitting down with a big bowl for supper, all it takes is a few minutes to have a steaming fresh bowl of deliciousness.
Category: Mangia Mondays |
Tags: family meals, grilled mussels, grilling, mussels, Quick Meals, seafood