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Category Archives: freelancing
Best of Heroic Technical Writing
I’m approaching another solar orbit (tomorrow, 50-something). Rather than taking the day off, I thought I’d share some “Best of Heroic Technical Writing” posts. Enjoy!
Raising Rates in a Time of Economic Turmoil
With inflation reaching levels not seen in 40 years, asking for a raise or rate increase (if you’re a freelancer) can be tricky. However, I did raise my hourly rate this past month, in part to help me cope better … Continue reading
Posted in careers, freelancing, personal, workplace
Tagged COLA, cost of living adjustment, economy, hourly pay, hourly rate, inflation, salary negotiation
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Friday Miscellany
I don’t have a single, long thought to share with you this week. However, I have a few shorter ones related to technical editing that you might find of value. Or not. Stranger things have happened.
Posted in blogging, consulting, editing, freelancing, graphics, management, peers, personal, technical writing, workplace
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Interview Questions: Caroline G, University of Limerick Student
A while back, I got a request from a student at the University of Limerick (Ireland) who wanted to interview me for her class. The magic of Zoom allowed this to happen. We were constrained by a time limit, so … Continue reading
Posted in audience, blogging, careers, clients, consulting, documentation, documents, editing, education, freelancing, graphics, interviews, job hunting, marketing, peers, research, technical writing, workplace
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Contracting Realities
I do my best to share the less-than-ideal side of freelancing on this blog so you aren’t caught off guard when unfortunate things happen. This past month, I learned that one of my customers would not be renewing their contract. … Continue reading
Posted in clients, consulting, freelancing, management, workplace
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