Danielle McGaw
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Freelance writer | More about me here: http://dani.space
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9 Things I've Learned from My Freelance Writing Career
I’ve been writing online since about 2005/2006 — almost 15 years. Even when I wasn’t doing it full time (and I’m not right now but I am working back to that and I am taking new clients), I was learning and honing my craft.
By Danielle McGawabout a year ago in Journal
NEW DRAFT - Living with Bright Shiny Object Syndrome
Bright shiny object syndrome (also just called shiny object syndrome) is a real thing. Very real. Even if it is not in they psychology books (yet — give it time). Anyone who works online knows that it is real. Anyone that has attention problems (including but not limited to people with ADHD).
By Danielle McGaw2 years ago in Journal
The Writer's Planner
Do writers really use planners? Yes, some of us do. Some writers like to create their stories and books by the seat of their pants (they are appropriately called “pantsers”) but for many writers of both fiction and non-fiction, not knowing what they are going to write, who their characters are, and what order events should happen can create writers block. If you’ve ever been at that point, you know how emotionally painful it can be to not be able to write!
By Danielle McGaw2 years ago in Journal
3 Strategies to Prevent You from Killing Your Teenager
If you have teenagers you have likely had days where you thought that you might kill them — not literally of course. But in your imagination. And I want you to remember one thing: you are human. Just because you are a parent does not mean that you have the patience of a saint. Just because you are a parent does not mean that you have all the communications skills of a business person. Just because you are a parent does not mean that you don’t hurt inside.
By Danielle McGaw2 years ago in Families
I'm Off My Meds and I Feel Like Crap
It seems like just yesterday that it was confirmed that I have ADHD. Ok. It was only a few months ago. I've know it for a few years though. It just took me that long to do something about it; to talk to my doctor about it. It didn't help that he kind of blew it off as not a big deal. But I expected that.
By Danielle McGaw2 years ago in Psyche
Totally Illogical Things Poor People Do That Keep Them in Poverty
I’ve been “poor” all my life. Honestly, when I got a job with a salary that was over $30K a year (this was fifteen years ago), I thought I hit the jackpot. And I was the breadwinner in a family of four!
By Danielle McGaw2 years ago in Trader
6 Ways to Be More Honest with Yourself
If you've ever thought about improving your life and read articles on the internet about making life better, you know that the first place you need to start is with yourself. You are the only person and thing in your life that you have control over.
By Danielle McGaw3 years ago in Humans
6 Ways to Survive Your Temporary Job
When you are just getting started in your career, you might have to take a temporary job that pays the bills until you find the job that you really want. There’s nothing wrong with that. It keeps money in your pocket, and you can learn from every job experience and develop new skills. But the temporary jobs are not always easy to live through.
By Danielle McGaw3 years ago in Journal
Work From Home as a Freelance Writer
One of the most popular work from home jobs is being a freelance writer. That is partially because there is a huge demand for written content so there are many opportunities for someone that would like to work from home as a freelance writer. There is also a lot of people that are willing to provide written content. The quality of your writing and your personal self-promotion will help determine the wage that you are able to get for being a freelance writer.
By Danielle McGaw3 years ago in Journal
Why I Miss Waitressing and Why I'm Not Going Back
I retired from waitressing last year on my 50th birthday. It was my present to myself. I was overjoyed. I know that people were talking about how long it would be before I came back because it wasn't the first time I'd quit. But I was determined that this time I would not be back.
By Danielle McGaw3 years ago in Journal