Comments on: Surviving as a Writer in a Bad Economy

By: Yasinta

Yasinta — Thu, 07 May 2009 07:30:32 +0000

I hope those who are currently being laid off are able to settle.. Just sad to read about the changing life of a formerly professional to an unemployed. I read about that from Newsweek and Time magazines. Yasintas last blog post..Do You Love Me?

By: Yasinta

Yasinta — Thu, 07 May 2009 07:24:29 +0000

Your suggestions, no 3-5 are really interesting. No 1-2, I've heard before. But combined in an article, that's more than better tips. Yasintas last blog post..I will go on life (with or without you)

By: Yasinta

Yasinta — Thu, 07 May 2009 07:22:26 +0000

Hi, I am going to graduate soon and it's nice to read this article. Right now working on thesis. I'm wondering how work life is. thank you. Yasintas last blog post..A Man or a Boy

By: Jeremy Reeves

Jeremy Reeves — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:02:27 +0000

I think it's really important that in times like these, it's essential to do more than you're paid for. For example if you're working for full for someone, work an extra 30 minutes per day on something they don't know about. Then when it's completed, let them know. Imagine being the person who hired you and finding out you did a project for them without being asked or obligated to do it. How would you feel about you in that instance? Jeremy Reeves Jeremy Reevess last blog post..The Secrets Of Video Game Marketing (And Some Great Marketing Tips For YOU)

By: lonecity.com » Scary Thought, I might try my hand at article writing.

lonecity.com » Scary Thought, I might try my hand at article writing. — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:45:38 +0000

[...] about what it takes to make it working as a writer.Â Theres an interesting article about it here.Â I don’t plan to try it full time.Â I’m just wondering if its a reasonable way to [...]

By: Darrell Lindsey

Darrell Lindsey — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:03:20 +0000

Sound advice, John. It's good for writers (and everyone else, too) to keep at least a 3-6 month cushion of cash. Darrell Lindseys last blog post..Gender Bender Acorn

By: Julia Scott-Douglas

Julia Scott-Douglas — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:01:03 +0000

I feel like a dork for my comment on your last post. This one covers the idea of not cutting down on promotion. I love it. Thanks again for the helpful tips. Julia Scott-Douglass last blog post..Horror Classics - Ray Bradbury

By: John Hewitt

John Hewitt — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:28:28 +0000

@ Randy,

There is something to what you say. Money is basically a social contract. There is no inherent value to to it. A dollar bill is just a piece of paper. A credit card is just a piece of plastic. When people stop believing, it stops having worth. We aren’t at that point yet, but it has happened in other countries, so it isn’t impossible.

By: Randy

Randy — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:40:31 +0000

Thank you for this article. The economy is really scaring a lot of people. I wonder if the fear that people are feeling will actually make it worse. I’m concerned that it will do exactly that, become a downward spiraling self-fulfilling prophecy. I’ve had the misfortune of losing my job this past week, so I am hunting for a new one. It is hard on the ego, believe me!

By: John Hewitt

John Hewitt — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:47:25 +0000

ABB,

I just hope I’ll be able to keep saying bad economy and not move on to “failed economy”. The Dow dropped another 500 today, and the Wilshire (which tracks over 5000 stocks) was down almost 6%. I really do hope that this bottoms out soon.