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Humor is my religion. People-first is my politics. And a great idea is my
writer’s high. Now that I got religion, politics and drugs out of the way, let’s
talk about building brands.

- Holly Starr

Discover how to make money online as a copywriter from my special guest Omeke Gift. She's a Conversational copywriter, Tech Savy Virtual Assistant and Content writer. Follow her at linkedin.com/in/omeke-gift-47a74b22b or giftomeke9@gmail.com 

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Writing the Truth beyond what you know, finding eternity in COVID-19 and the non-linearity of time, a reluctantly spiritual and moving conversation with Steve Lewis, writer.

Connect with Steve: http://www.stevenlewiswriter.com

Subscribe to the Wildspire podcast: https://www.theawakenedbusiness.com/wildspire

Imagine being stuck in a dead-end job.

Everyday when your alarm goes off, you dread getting up and going to work.

I got a chance to talk to Holly Johnson that was literally stuck in a dead-end job and did not want to stay there.

Tune in for her story and learn how she got out of this situation  and became a freelance writer how you can do the same.

Resources from the blog, GoodFinancialCents.com:

• Types of Insurance Freelancers Need
• How to Earn a Living as an Online Writer
• The Best Online Jobs to Make Money Today

Check out my YouTube channel here.

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How to land articles in top-tier magazines and paying outlets. How journalists can get more freelance travel writing gigs when the travel world is changing. How to shift and adapt as travel writers and travel bloggers. Podcast with Kerri Allen.

Laura joins us to talk about how she was able to quit her job and begin working as a full-time freelance writer. We look at how aspiring writers can get paid for their work.

Cristina is a third culture kid who grew up in such faraway places as New Zealand and Nigeria. Choosing Latin America to correspond from, her work has been featured in newspapers like the Miami Herald and other prestige news outlets. She chats about some of the dangerous situations she has been in, and her books, Skin of Tattoos and Girl On The Brink. #journalist #author #thirdculturekid

Everybody has a story to tell. We all have our own experiences based on which our life stories are made. Pearlin Siow is passionate about sharing this wisdom with the rest of the world, whether you’re writing a memoir, outlining a breakthrough formula, or crafting a self-help book on living or working smarter. We talk to her about writing tips and how to communicate effectively for your business. 

Pearlin Siow runs Boss Of Me, a boutique book-writing agency that specialises in helping people write as well as publish books. A former journalist with SPH, she wrote her first book, 'Boss Of Me', featuring 20 top entrepreneurs in Singapore which became a bestseller in 2008. This was followed by Boyd Au’s biography, 'I Don’t Want To Be Poor', which topped the Straits Times Bestseller List in 2012. Together with her team of content specialists, she has produced several bestselling biographies for top entrepreneurs and companies in Singapore. Her clients range from billionaires to stay-at-home mothers.

Connect with Pearlin at www.bossofme.sg, on her IG @pearlin or FB.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w

For a trio podcast experience visit: https://www.freelancecreativeexchange.com/

🎥  Watch the main Freelance Creative Exchange series, a podcast about business of podcasting here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p

Back in 2008, Maria Fung graduated during the height of the economic recession. Despite the rough start, she used the opportunity to kickstart her own business and built up her freelancing writing and design career in the UK and Singapore. She shared her story of resilience and resourcefulness and how to use the downturn to your advantage to pivot and grow your business and career. 

As a freelance graphic designer and writer, Maria Fung gains inspiration from anything that takes her creativity to the next level. She has lent her magic touch to brands like LinkedIn, Golden Village, Aviva and ION Orchard. Maria also loves to create her own handicrafts and D.I.Y makeover projects.

Connect with Maria at www.mariafung.com, on her IG and Facebook @mariafungdesign or  Twitter @mariafung 

🎧  Listen to us on

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-creative-exchange/id1401167998

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w

For a trio podcast experience visit: https://www.freelancecreativeexchange.com/

🎥  Watch the main Freelance Creative Exchange series, a podcast about business of podcasting here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyEgcfzkuV7oC7Nl3njGLaVsG0aMXh96p

Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) is an expansion of California law making it more difficult to qualify as independent contractors. The law requires a 3-criteria test to determine whether a freelancer is considered independent or an employee. Certain types of freelancer–client relationships will drastically change when the law takes effect in January 2020.What does this mean for my fellow solopreneurs: freelance designers, freelance illustrators, freelance photographers, and freelance writers? Disclaimer: I am not an attorney. This information is offered in good faith for general education purposes only and is not exhaustive. It is not intended as legal advice or opinion. I do not make any warranty about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. Any action you take based upon this information is strictly at your own risk. I am not liable for losses and damages in connection with the use of this information. You should seek legal and other professional advice when establishing or conducting a freelance business.

If you want to write for print and online publications, you're going to have to pitch. A lot. The good news is, it will get easier, and you will build up a contact list. This is definitely a case where starting is the hardest part. What tone should you use? How long should the pitch be? When should you send it? There is no one right answer, and you'll learn what works for you, as you go. Cover what needs to be covered to pique the editor's interest and go from there.

Now that we no longer need to be afraid of wild animals chasing us on a regular basis, our brains find other things to "protect" us from. Our brains want to keep us safe and bless their little metaphorical hearts, they do try. A bruised ego is not fun, but neither is it dangerous. This is one of the few areas where I agree with the tech bros of the world. Risk rejection, as often as you can, and it will build a version of you who just isn't concerned with being rejected. If an editor ignores your pitch, nothing happens to you, except you learn to improve your pitch over time. And maybe, that editor thinks of you when a more appropriate piece comes along. 

Starting out, you're an unknown. And as an unknown, editors are less likely to respond to you. When Donna was first starting out, the low response rates were a problem. She didn't know if her pitches had even been seen. So, she started using a tracker in her email so she'd know if one didn't get opened and then she could decide how to progress. I use Streak to manage my contacts and email for Compass, and I'm forever appreciative of the included tracker. If you have Gmail, I suggest checking it out.     

For full links and show notes visit compasspod.com/027

and to join us for the July 23 Are you Ready to Go Remote? webinar visit compasspod.com/webinar

Make More: Write on your own as a side hustle or full time. 

Save More: Ditch the idea of getting a new car, and save by buying a new one instead! 

Find Yours: Discover your missing wages from previous jobs you’ve had. 

Top Tip: Beware of e-mails about shipment this holiday season. 

We talk to freelance writer and children’s author Brad Herzog in this Careers Out There episode exploring careers in writing. Brad tells us what it’s like to build a writing career and how you can too.