Bookending #FreelanceFriends with a call from my sister.
Paula Hendrickson
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Freelance feature writer, copywriter, and ghostwriter by day, knitter, weaver, crocheter, baker, and scriptwriter by night. Read my work in Emmy, Variety, ScriptMag & other venues. HendricksonWrites.com
Open mic -- Once you've caught up on the three questions, feel free to ask anything you want, and maybe one of us can answer or point you toward the answer. #FreelanceFriends
Anyone else tempted to add #FreelanceFiends to your posts today? #FreelanceFriends
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Intro: I'm Devon, in the Berkshires. I am a full-time writer, publishing under multiple names in fiction/non-fiction, and an internationally-produced playwright and radio writer. 1/ #FreelanceFriends
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This week, I am ghostwriting, working on a radio series, working on a stage play, researching an article to write next week, and just got a pitch for a stage play commission out the door. Welcome! I am your host today. #FreelanceFriends
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A tornado has struck northeastern Wisconsin, causing widespread damage and power outages. The National Weather Service confirmed Monday afternoon's tornado in Winnebago County.
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Doggie Stanley just booked a mini vacation here with Sadie. Tentatively, the first week of August—consider yourselves forewarned, #freelancefriends #freelancepets
Hey, #FreelanceFriends! Next week Devon @devonellington.bsky.social will lead a chat about unusual interests that feed your freelancing. Maybe all the gardening and pet care really does make us more marketable!! I can't wait for this convo! Have a great Thursday!
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Every SME thinks they can write their own stuff with AI. But the piece that is missing is flooplanning a well-researched, logical story. My aforementioned client literary does not know, and doesn't have time, to plan their story - they have pieces but haven't strung them together. #FreelanceFriends
A2: I've been tempted to pivot several times in two decades, but the advice a friend got many years ago resonates: do not give up your network, even if it feels dormant. Incremental tweaks, yes. But I've seen people with weak/no networks forced to pivot off an idea. #FreelanceFriends
Welcome #FreelanceFriends! As we get started, please take a moment to introduce yourself, share photos (we love pets and gardens and nice views), tell us a little about you.
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Proactive vs. Reactive Content. I reacted to that idea by proactively writing a blog post. #Writing #FreelanceFriends hendricksonwrites.com/proactive-co...
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The difference between proactive content and reactive content is simple. One sparks conversations, the other joins conversations.
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On July 23, Dava @davastewart.bsky.social will host a chat about pivoting your freelance business offering(s). Join the discussion! ⏰ Thursday, 7/23/26 at 11am CST 📍 Here on Bluesky! #FreelanceFriends #BusinessChat
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Thank you all for taking part in today’s #FreelanceFriends open mic free-for-all. This chat a group effort by several fellow freelancers on Bluesky (especially Angela takes a week or two off). I believe next week @davastewart.bsky.social will be hosting.
Anyone have a Friends Helping Friends tip to share? Now's the time if you do. #FreelanceFriends
What else is on everyone's minds on this sweltering (here, anyway) July day? What TV shows are you watching? What books are your reading? #FreelanceFriends
Back to the gardening posts a bit...Pretty sure the labels on my pepper plans got switched since my “bell peppers” look more like scotch bonnets and this is not a jalapeno. #FreelanceFriends
So what are all of your best tips for working through a heatwave or an extended power outage? #FreelanceFriends
Don’t be shy, guys. A few possible things we can chat about: Summer. Heat. Storms. Back-to-school sales on office supplies. Deadbeat clients. What’s on your minds? #FreelanceFriends
Before we begin, let’s introduce ourselves. I’m Paula. This week I’m a writer, interviewer, editor, scriptwriter (and reader), weaver, water guzzler, and guest host. Sadie says hi but won’t budge from under her ceiling fan. #FreelanceFriends #FreelancePets
Welcome to my #FreelanceFriends take over. It’s been a long hot summer for a lot of us, so instead of a scheduled topic, let’s unwind a bit with a summer open mic free-for-all.
Don’t forget to join us later today for #FreelanceFriends.
Paula Hendrickson@phendrickson.bsky.social · 3w agoGuess who's guest hosting this week's #FreelanceFriends chat? It'll be open mic, so bring your questions, suggestions, maybe even some summer survival tips for freelancers. Thursday, July 16 at Noon ET.
Guess who's guest hosting this week's #FreelanceFriends chat? It'll be open mic, so bring your questions, suggestions, maybe even some summer survival tips for freelancers. Thursday, July 16 at Noon ET.
My mission is complete. I got my brother hooked on Widow’s Bay. (Our sister plans to start watching it with her husband this weekend - he’ll get ALL of the film references.)
Have a great week everyone. See you here next week! #FreelanceFriends
Next week I'll be playing host. It will be an open mic free-for-all, so bring some questions or ideas to discuss. #FreelanceFriends
Sandy Hubbard@sandyhubbard.bsky.social · 4w agoWe sped through the hour. THANK YOU for your great answers. Be sure to follow the #FreelanceFriends hashtag for announcements about guest hosts and topics. See you next week!