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Category Archives: personal
Thinking and Working Like a Pro
At the suggestion of my buddy Stuart, I’ve started reading several books by Steven Pressfield. The one I just finished yesterday is titled The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles. The point of … Continue reading
Posted in audience, book writing, careers, editing, education, fiction writing, mentoring, peers, personal, philosophy, technical writing, workplace
Tagged creative writing
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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!
Doing What You Love vs. Doing What You Have To
As many of my regular readers know, I’m a bit of a space exploration enthusiast. That’s why I went back to grad school to get a master’s degree. It’s why I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of time writing about space … Continue reading
Posted in editing, engineering, meetings, personal, technical writing, Technology
Tagged aerospace engineering, space exploration
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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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