tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post5952000704338384418..comments2023-06-03T06:10:02.612-05:00Comments on The Writer's Blog By Dana Prince: Investing In Your Writing CareerDana Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-80657435584609425192008-03-17T16:09:00.000-05:002008-03-17T16:09:00.000-05:00Thanks, Malcolm. It's nice to be past the stage of...Thanks, Malcolm. It's nice to be past the stage of being a beginner in the world of freelancing. <BR/><BR/>Nice to see you. It's been awhile! Must stop by your blog and see what you & alter ego Jock have been up to :)Dana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-28574469416856470272008-03-17T16:04:00.000-05:002008-03-17T16:04:00.000-05:00At the beginning, it always seems extravagent buyi...At the beginning, it always seems extravagent buying things that later on turn into necessities. I guess one needs to reach a comfort level with the buisness to take the plunge into websites and new hardware and software.<BR/><BR/>Nice to see that you need that stuff.<BR/><BR/>MalcolmMalcolm R. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840134761199335243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-73372425997495451642008-03-12T14:42:00.000-05:002008-03-12T14:42:00.000-05:00@WritingHermit: I'm considering professional membe...@WritingHermit: I'm considering professional memberships as well. I need to do some homework there and completely agree with you about researching investments.<BR/><BR/>@Charlotte, I am trying to do that as well. Thanks for popping by and blogrolling me. I've been to your blog many times (LOVE the name!) and have blogrolled you tooDana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-22769139299653085032008-03-12T14:36:00.000-05:002008-03-12T14:36:00.000-05:00I started with a website on squarespace last Octob...I started with a website on squarespace last October and it's just gone to a pr2-can't imagine why. But I have also got a domain name now and a site on wordpress. I do agree Dana, it does increase your business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-65026376331965880812008-03-11T21:39:00.000-05:002008-03-11T21:39:00.000-05:00One of the things I've been working on lately is v...One of the things I've been working on lately is valuing myself and my work higher. I used to take just about any job I got but after having a couple awful experiences where I wrote waaaay too much for what I was being paid, I decided, no more. It is amazing what a difference just changing my mind about it has made! It took awhile--I knew it intellectually for quite some time before I really Charlotte Rains Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657052065864065323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-49231015753775098302008-03-10T21:05:00.000-05:002008-03-10T21:05:00.000-05:00I’ve been investing in writing courses and will so...I’ve been investing in writing courses and will soon be looking into some professional memberships. I agree wholeheartedly with your post that at some point in your career you do have to invest in order to make your career move forward. I’ve also noticed that well-researched investments tend to pay for themselves in terms of great new gigs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-74948207578676360862008-03-06T14:34:00.000-05:002008-03-06T14:34:00.000-05:00Hi Holli,I love my new connection. It's wonderful!...Hi Holli,<BR/>I love my new connection. It's wonderful! <BR/><BR/>Yes it might help you to start working on self promotion so that you can get some higher paying and niche gigs. In the early part of a writing career it's typical to write lots of anything just to get paid and get experience but there does come a time that most writers decide to focus in a particular area or target specific type ofDana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-76828801935189309192008-03-06T14:30:00.000-05:002008-03-06T14:30:00.000-05:00Dana:Congrats for getting the good Internet. I'm s...Dana:<BR/><BR/>Congrats for getting the good Internet. I'm sure you'll see a huge difference in your productivity.<BR/><BR/>I'm just about at the point you are talking about - working hard, but not getting any further in my career. I'm feeling frustrated and not sure what to do about it. Maybe it's time to get a website...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-73143307747813791052008-03-04T09:06:00.000-05:002008-03-04T09:06:00.000-05:00Yes, I agree, Deb. I put it off for ages thinking ...Yes, I agree, Deb. I put it off for ages thinking my free tools were doing just fine but I've seen a big difference in my business just from the website alone.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by,<BR/>DanaDana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-52508131882705478462008-03-03T22:02:00.000-05:002008-03-03T22:02:00.000-05:00I finally broke down and got a website last year. ...I finally broke down and got a website last year. It's been a terrific marketing tool. Plus, the cost of developing it was a great tax write-off. So upgrade away and have fun with your new toys...er...tools!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com