When typewriters go *splash*!
I had a glorious 80s movie binge. Man there’s some great ones. Although my kids don’t think so 😑 Hey… I can’t help it… I’m tail-ending Gen X… so my childhood memories are firmly rooted in the 1980s. So… first… Read more…
Why sunbathing freelancers could have the edge
It’s been nice basking in the warmth of the midsummer sun. While I was soaking up the rays today, I got to thinking… I know the vitamin D that’s created in my skin from sunlight is good. But what effect… Read more…
How to send in questions that get in Chris’s good books. (Also some email “secrets”)
Mailbag time! And there’s a beauty today. The topic probably isn’t everyone’s jam. But I think you’ll find something in here to take away. Let’s go! … The question for today: What you did to to get better at writing… Read more…
Glad she watched it… “only because it’s a classic”
Just finished watching the original Ghostbusters movie with my 14-year old. She turns to me and says: “Dad, how can that be a comedy if it doesn’t make you laugh?” Me: 😑 … “Maybe it’s because you’ve got NO sense… Read more…
The Han Solo School of Freelancing
From nowhere a blaster is pressed against his chest. “Oonta goota, Solo.” Han Solo is unfazed by the Rodian’s sudden appearance. As they talk, it’s soon clear that Solo got offside with his client, Jabba the Hutt. Now Greedo is… Read more…
The 1-2-3 for how to learn effectively from videos
Hey! Just wanted to share a quick tip I found useful to effectively learn new things from videos. Could be from YouTube. Or a course you’ve bought. Especially if it’s videos-only — with little or no support material. This is… Read more…
Prods from the gods
We’re in the month of New Year’s resolutions. Yeah… ok… it’s the end of the month. But hey… I guess my resolution WASN’T to write emails that are timely! 😆 But it’s close enough that resolutions might still be fresh… Read more…
How to be lucky
“Luck is what happens when preparedness meets opportunity” A quote usually attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca. I first came across it while listening to old-school self-help teacher Earl Nightingale. The saying is a re-framing of what we might often think… Read more…
It keeps creeping in from all kinds of places
I’ve been learning a few things from Tony Robbins lately. I’ve not listened to him say much until a couple of weeks ago. Just today I finished his beginning-of-the-year free event. Which I kinda signed up to on a whim.… Read more…
Swipeaholics anonymous
Copywriters are often advised to collect a “swipe file”. To gather excellent examples of copy we come across. Top quality examples can be useful… no matter what kind of freelancing you’re doing. For copywriting… It might be famous ads from… Read more…
