Hey there everybody! I returneth from a looong day of pigging out with my husband’s extended fam, and man do I feel wiped out. The turkey was divine, but I think the twice-baked potatoes were my favorite. I digress, though. As Thanksgiving conflicted with my usual Wisdom of Others post, and as I didn’t want [...]
Archive for November, 2008
November 26th, 2008
Thank God for Freelancedom!
…and by freelancedom, I mean my somewhat charmed lifestyle, in which I actually enjoy my work to the extent that I have trouble calling it a day, and in which I get to wear my Cookie Monster pants and fuzzy socks all. day. long if I so choose. Though by all means. Place Freelancedom on [...]
Steph Auteri 
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2 Comments » November 25th, 2008
Please Sir, Can I Have Some More?
In these times of necessary financial restraint (boo!), it’s more important than ever before to make sure that you’re setting your rates at a level you deserve, and that you’re receiving full compensation for the work that you do. This has always been a struggle for me. When in an office setting, I was never [...]
November 21st, 2008
Coffee Break: My Dream Office
I spoke too soon! My new wireless adapter has wreaked havoc, malfunctioning and eventually causing my computer to self-destruct. I am…not happy (to put it mildly). Tonight will include another trip to the tech-type store, to buy a network card and a cable allowing me to directly connect to the Internet. Finally! All this grappling [...]
November 20th, 2008
The Infinite Wisdom of Others: Chantal Panozzo
Hey there everyone! This is Chantal. She leads the glamorous life of a writer living abroad, and as such, you shall all be jealous of her. Especially after reading my interview with her, after the jump. Enjoy!
November 19th, 2008
Writer’s Block, Ennui, and Other Barriers to Productivity
[Photo via] Aaaand I’m back, thanks to a new wireless g USB network adapter. Yes, I spent the bulk of today losing my shit as my Internet connection went down every five minutes. As a result, I was able to squeeze in three Modern Materialist posts, but not much else. But that’s not the only [...]
Steph Auteri Posted in productivity Tags: depression, distraction, ennui, motivation, productivity, writer's block 2 Comments » November 14th, 2008
Coffee Break: Let’s Passively Make More $ While We Drink Our Coffee
Things have been looking up here, finance-wise, despite the fact that I still haven’t found another regular gig. I’ve gotten three new clips, with a fourth on the way, and also talked my way into a bit of a “raise.” Huzzah! It’s not enough, of course, which is why I read the following two blog [...]
November 13th, 2008
The Infinite Wisdom of Others: Kristine Brite
The teeny-tiny person pictured above is Kristine Brite,a freelance writer and blogger over at teleTwenties, and our next interview subject. (She also featured me on her site yesterday.) As always, do e-mail me if you’re interested in being interviewed next. And now, Kristine’s words of wisdom:
November 12th, 2008
PSA: A Day In My Life
Check me out over at teleTwenties, one of the latest additions to my Google Reader. There, freelance writer Kristine Brite shows a day in my life. Plus, she includes that photo of me where my hair looks perfect.
November 11th, 2008
8 Staffing Agencies That Love Creatives
As you well know, I’ve been struggling lately with how, exactly, to find the perfect balance between my freelance work and more regular income sources. The state of the economy hasn’t been helping, and so I’ve been considering other options, including the utilization of staffing agencies. My previous experiences with staffing agencies were as a [...]
