Image from The Pitt, showing a Dr. Melissa King frowning, hunched over, clasping hands in dark frustration

Me, a freelancer, realizing I have to do the accounting and IT support too

I couldn't make it either—client deadlines 😬

Coffee shop interior, all pastels, with a laptop underneath a brilliant painting of an owl

Morning edits under watchful eyes 👀

A New View of the Moon - NASA art002e009287 (April 6, 2026) – Earth sets at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, over the Moon’s curved limb in this photo captured by the Artemis II crew during their journey around the far side of the Mo...

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Still from opening credits of Star Trek: The Next Generation, showing the moon's sphere mostly obscuring a blue Earth highlighted by the sun's corona.

Earth sets at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, over the Moon’s curved limb in this photo captured by the Artemis II crew during their journey around the far side of the Moon.

Thank you, Star Trek: TNG opening credits, for preparing us for the far side of the moon

I calm myself by watching the Artemis II feed as much as I can.

Captured by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby on April 6, 2026, this image shows the Moon fully eclipsing the Sun.

Even after decades of inspiration from sci-fi shows & books, nothing compares to #ArtemisII.

I will quote Star Trek, though, the episode titled, "Ad Astra per Aspera" — "To the stars through hardship."

Encapsulates everything that's going on and the people getting us through it.

Image: NASA

Watching the Artemis II launch led to starting For All Mankind (how did I miss this show?).

Watching For All Mankind will lead to watching Apollo 13 this weekend.

Apollo 13 will eventually lead to a rewatch of From the Earth to the Moon.

This is the space race in this household. 🚀

Thanks for another great #FreelanceFriends chat, everyone!

I've heard good things about SuperPath, but balked at the fee.

Will have to check it out again.

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Has anyone had success with any of the Slack groups out there for freelancers?

I've tried some, like Peak Freelance, but found little value vs. time spent in them.

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Oh, and if anyone needs a laugh, this LinkedIn translator is *too accurate*:

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A3: I don't have enough data to answer usefully.

Historically, my biggest source of qualified leads is word of mouth, followed by LinkedIn.

Almost makes sifting through LinkedInSpeak worth it.

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This is good to know, thanks!

I'd think they help you stand out from the digital noise and make clients feel special. Great idea.

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[Fiction] Outlines are my nemesis, as I tend to be a pantser vs. planner.

Work outlines are gold, both for client alignment and for writing speed.

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Fingers crossed for all #FreelanceFriends 🤞

I like this postcard idea very much!

Physical or digital?

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A2: I've followed up with prior clients...still waiting for responses.

For net-new prospects:

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1.5K is great; I'm much slower for fiction (like 300 words yesterday).

Much faster with revising because you can look forward to this at the end:

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I've heard from other freelancers that work is slowing down, being canceled, ghosting, etc.

It's going to be a tough year in general, I think.

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Nice to chat again, Don!

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First read this as "wrote 20K words in 4 hours" 🤯

Then read "revision" — still very impressive!

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A1: Steady and busy for Q1 but it'll slow down later in Q2.

Mostly because I engaged a retainer client with continuous projects.

Pros and cons with retainers; generally good with this one.

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Welcome to #FreelanceFriends, your weekly chat to connect with fellow freelance pros.

Today's Topic: What have you been doing over the past 6 months to find and secure projects? Let's chat about current lead generation processes that work!

Late to the #FreelanceFriends party, but here!

I'm Roy, freelance ghostwriter for C-level tech execs in fintech, embedded systems, and dev tools. Long-form content, maybe social if it's complementary.

Based in Ottawa, Canada. 🇨🇦

Patience is key!

Not sure what's worse: a client who pays a few days late or one that uses a Byzantine payroll system that requires 90 days of help desk support to get paid. 🤷

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How do you manage last-minute changes in workflow?
I know some #FreelanceFriends who plan to chat about projects that take longer than planned, deadline changes, and more! Stay tuned for updates!

Getting ready for a #DeltaGreen game tonight and not sure if I should prepare for:

A) Zombies
B) Aliens
C) Supernatural things
D) All of the above + time travel

This is why DG is the best game.