by Pamela Barroway | Feb 7, 2019 | Blog, Business Practices, Copywriting, Creativity, Editing
Writing at mid-morning, I am focused. The only sound is the computer keys as I type, and my awareness of even that noise fades as words appear on the screen. Sitting up straight – not hunched – helps to maintain concentration while fingers fly over the keys (thanks to...
by Pamela Barroway | Dec 17, 2018 | Blog, Business Practices, Copywriting, Editing, Social Media, Writing
Every December I take stock of the accumulated clutter my basement. Not exciting, but oh so necessary. Similarly, now is a good moment to review small business or freelancing endeavors – including the written portion. In the New Year, do you plan to stay put or mix...
by Pamela Barroway | Aug 16, 2018 | Blog, Business Practices, Editing, Social Media
Do freelance editors truly need to do social media marketing? YES – resoundingly so. Even if most of the business is local, those locals need to see the editor is comfortable online as well as off. Such is the digital world we now inhabit. Plus, a well-thought-out,...
by Pamela Barroway | Mar 22, 2018 | Blog, Business Practices, Creativity, Editing, Writing
The first day of March began with clouds and ended with rain. The second day of March began with rain and ended with snow and lots of horizontally-blowing wind. The third day of March began with clouds and ended with sunshine. This much is undeniable, because those...
by Pamela Barroway | Mar 9, 2016 | Blog, Branding, Business Practices
Over the years I’ve picked up a bad habit or two (or three or four). Like most human beings, I can rationalize my way around, over and through them. But when problematic tendencies start adversely impacting one’s work, clients, coworkers and peers WILL notice … if...