In my time freelancing, I have noticed that countless scammers take advantage of freelance platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, and even Indeed. As usual, I learned my lessons about scammers the hard way, but here are some things I learned that may help you if you are considering a freelance career. First of all, although it’s … More Freelancing in the Digital World- Dos and Don’ts
“No, don’t say that, Clara. It’s bad luck. The last time we set high hopes for a year, we were going into 2020 and the world went to crap.”
Well, yes, but I couldn’t resist starting my 2023 off with a blog post to set the mood for the year. … More 2023-The One Where I Finally Get It Together
Happy Monday! It’s a new week and a fresh perspective. Today, I have been considering how I talk about myself to potential clients. Do I present myself in a way that is appealing and sparks their confidence in me? I have been on Upwork for about a year. If you’re not familiar with Upwork, it … More The Presentation of Positive Self-Talk
“Writing is the window to the mind.” Ah, metaphors! They are the primary construction material of any writer. Most people do not realize how frequently metaphors are used. Before reading excerpts of Lakoff and Johnson’s discussions of metaphors, I myself did not realize how frequently we use metaphors and how many different forms they take. … More Metaphors: The Keys to Communication Between Writer and Reader
Creative non-fiction is the perfect mix of literature types because it blurs the lines between fiction and reality . . . … More Scenes in the Life of a Creative Non-Fiction Writer
Writers have almost always had some form of media at their fingertips, which they could use to pass their writing on to others. With time, these forms of media have changed. But is that a bad thing? … More Are New Forms of Media A Problem?
Thankfully, writing mediums have evolved drastically over the last several thousand years. I am extremely grateful that I can speedily type my thoughts into a blog while sitting at my dining room table instead of laboring over a wall of hieroglyphics to get my point across. As with any type of change, new writing mediums … More Digital Affordances: The Give and Take of Media Evolution
I usually write out my thoughts and do not vocalize them, so I tried something different and recorded my first ever podcast! A difference I noticed in this new form of communication is that my hesitations stand out when I am speaking but when I am writing, I can hide behind the confidence of being … More Language in Fiction and Technical Writing
This photo contains a story and everyone who has viewed this photo has “read” the photo in some way or another. Reading processes varies between individuals, however this is how I personally read the photo above. I first noticed the people in the foreground. Their posture is relaxed and they appear to be chatting and … More Reading a Photograph
Ah, the age old dilemma that every writer has experienced: writer’s block. This lack of new inspiring thought can seemingly put a halt to your writing career. So what can you do to overcome writer’s block and reactivate your imagination? To answer this question, I went to the experts and looked up some interviews with … More How to Overcome Writer’s Block
What is the purpose of higher education? This is the age old question that has been asked and will likely continue to be asked for generations to come. There have been many expert opinions declared in books and articles, from Arum and Roksa, to Louis Menand, to Paulo Freire. In my research of this question, … More The Purpose of Higher Education
Clarity with Clara 