• Oops!

    What better way to learn about something than royally screwing it up? I don’t actually advocate going out of your way to make mistakes on purpose. But they ARE a good teacher. Particularly when you’ve made a giant “whoopsie”. Like… Read more…

  • This Really Zucks

    Two days ago I posted a short message in a private Facebook group. And Facebook “kindly” told me it was spam so… GET LOST! Now I can understand there being some level of “help” from Facebook if this is a… Read more…

  • Chris No Mates

    I waited… and I waited… and I waited. Felt a bit of a “Chris no mates” for 20 minutes. Suddenly: “Surprise Chris!” “Wh-what? Who’s there?” I said as I peered at my screen. But I only saw myself staring back… Read more…

  • Ask Every Prospect This

    When starting off with a client I know it’s super-easy to get focused on WHAT they need done. This can lead to pain, suffering, and oblivion. 💥 OK, I jest… but it can get pretty bad. To avoid significant problems… Read more…

  • To CV or Not to CV

    Just last week a freelancing friend of mine send an urgent SOS to our group chat. Yay… here’s a question I can include for my Sunday “Ask Chris” email. Yeah, yeah… a day late… but no dollars short on this… Read more…

  • Did you know October 19 was International Freelancers Day

    Did you know October 19 was International Freelancers Day? You’d be forgiven if you didn’t. I did know. But I kinda forgot about. Shows how much it mattered. Doesn’t help that it’s all just a self-promotional affair for Fiverr. Their… Read more…

  • Mailbag blues

    I turned the mail bag upside down and shook vigorously. And again. This can’t be right. Everyone knows Sunday is “Questions for Chris Day”. Is everyone on vacation or something? 🤷‍♂️ Or maybe they’re just shy? Maybe I didn’t spell… Read more…

  • AI can’t quite grasp…

    There’s a lot of fear out there about AI and what it will mean for creatives like writers and artists. I’ve used AI a couple of times for my daily emails. Just jokes and whatnot. But never for the “me”… Read more…

  • Dannevirke Chainsaw Massacre

    I staggered towards my bag. Grabbed my water bottle. And drained it to the last drop. Panting… I found a patch of grass in the shade. Dropped my overworked chainsaw beside me. And collapsed. As I sat wondering how I’d… Read more…

  • You think you know yourself. Then…

    I’ve always kinda thought one sleep is as good as the next. Not for me. Maybe it’s old man-itis that’s showing its colors. But I’ve noticed today my creative juices aren’t flowing the same after my midday nap. Compared to… Read more…