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Author Archives: Deidre Rienzo
You can’t mess with policy
I think calling something a “policy” immediately makes it more official. A few of my unspoken policies include: I will not check my email before I make my bed. Ilise Benun is the only person I will agree to speak with before 9 AM. If you ignore our scheduled phone call twice, and don’t apologize,...
Professional Headshots – What a Difference!
I needed a new headshot. Like fellow CFBC attendee, Jill Anderson, mine was old. But, unlike Jill, who hired a professional photographer, I had my husband take a picture of me with my iPhone against my office door! Did I know I should find a real photographer? Yes. But time kept passing, and...
Do all freelancers take TV breaks like me?
A roundup of creative freelancers' best productivity tips.
Freelancers: How Do You “Do” Your Day?
Web copywriter, Deidre Rienzo, wants to know how you "do" your day, schedule your time and balance work with the rest of your life. Please comment!
One More Freelancer’s Big Ideas from CFC 2013
Another round up of "big ideas" from CFC 2013 by copywriter, Deidre Rienzo.
Are other creatives our “competition”?
Are other writers the competition? I don’t think so. In fact, I think we need each other. Imagine if I could send ideal projects your way, and if you wanted, you could send some my way? I would love to be able to tell clients, “I’m not the right fit, but I know a...
Share a room at CFC in SF (June 22-24)
Want to share a room at CFC in SF (June 22-24) or find flight buddies, dinner groups, etc? Check out this thread on the CFC LinkedIn Group.
How to get clients through email marketing
Copywriter, Deidre Rienzo, marvels at how a whopping 39% of her income (and 10% of her projects) so far this year came as a result of her direct outreach via email marketing.
Are You Addicted to Facebook Too?
Web copywriter, Deidre Rienzo, quit Facebook 2 weeks ago but still feels the twitch. Here's how she deals with it.