Some people collect stamps. I collect musical instruments I can’t play, the more exotic the better. In real life, I don’t like shopping. I can go months telling myself I don’t need a new pair of shoes, just to avoid the agony of trying to find a pair of size 11s that don’t hurt my [...]
Archive for September, 2009
I Came, I Shopped, I Got the… What’s it Called?
Posted in Music, Travel Writing, tagged linkedin, souvenir shopping, Travel Writing on September 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Writing and Discounting for Non-Profits
Posted in Business Issues, Freelancing, Writing, tagged Business of freelancing, linkedin, pricing, working for non protis on September 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Do electricians, cleaning crews, the phone company, the landlord, and the office furniture suppliers give discounts to non-profits? Usually not. But non-profit organizations (whose staffs also get a normal monthy paycheck) are quick to ask for discounts from freelance writers. Should we give discounts? And under what circumstances? When does it makes sense? When doesn’t it? I was asked [...]