Archive for January, 2008
Freelance Collaboration
I’ve recently discovered that in the realm of freelancing, there are many people out there who enjoy helping those of us just starting out. As I’ve mentioned before, I have been keeping up with Freelanceswitch.com, a massive blog for freelancers. The site has a powerful forum, and I’ve become a registered member of it-in my opinion, […]
Blog Design for Effect
I knew when I launched jeremyscottkillian.com in its new blog format, that I wanted to design the blog myself. Thanks fo the excellent tutorial at WPDesigner.com, I learned how to manage the WordPress system that powers this blog, and through the arduous design process, I think I’ve gained some insight into what elements contribute to […]
Web 2.0 and Freelance Writing
In the past year or so, blogging has really transformed the business model of most online businesses. Web 2.0, which is the fancy name many have attributed to this new era of user interactivity, is sweeping the internet, and it seems that nearly every major web business presence has invested time and energy into maintaining […]
Plasticmind Design’s Big Advice
One of my big sources of inspiration and mentors through the process of monetizing my life is Jesse Gardner, the self-proclaimed Grand Poobah of Plasticmind Design. Jesse has had a tremendous amount of success lately, particularly in the area of blog design, and he often serves as a consultant for 6apart, the company that powers […]
Monetize My Life
It’s a simple idea. Lately, I’ve been struck with how many seemingly unmarketable skills that I have. I have the kind of “jack-of-all-trades” skill set that might get one attention at parties but rarely transfers itself into a livable income. I’m a musician, actor, and writer who has big dreams in each of these fields, […]
