It’s quite disheartening for me to have neglected this forum that had given me a chance to meet, exchange and learn with and from others. But the past months have seen me move to a level I had only dreamt of – a place I had wished with all my strength for; where I could [...]
Ever seen how a peacock flares its train showing off its beautiful feathers in a bid to attract a suitable mate? This can be likened to anyone engaged in any economic activity and expects ROI that can only come from people willing to buy and pay for whatever is on offer. These feathers may be [...]
One of the least favourite tasks of a freelancer is pricing themselves and their services. There is always the fear of pricing yourself out of the market or undervaluing yourself, time and service. Knowing what, how and when to charge what, is still an uphill task for me. Quite frankly, I have charged for services [...]
“With this degree… to do all that appertains to it… blah blah blah” These are words that are said to graduands every year from our universities. Well, my power to do all that appertains to what I studied is not closely or remotely related to working with words for a living. With a recent post [...]
With no one looking over your shoulders, one can easily slip down the valley of non-productivity. This is one of those pitfalls that are usually hushed in the freelance corridors. I tend to be hyperactive and the slightest distraction can throw me off tangent for a very, very long time. Consequently, this means I have [...]
