Karen Bodkin

Here’s my problem with money: I can be booked solid, delivering results, and instead of thinking “time to raise my rates,” I’m just focused on doing a good job. And when I do think about charging more, my Canadian “sorries” show up and I feel guilty about clients who are...

Every Monday I spend an hour(ish) getting my week into shape: checking deadlines, updating Google Tasks, blocking time in Google Calendar, etc.

It’s not glamorous, but it’s the only reason client work gets done without chaos. Without this ritual, I’d probably be crying into my...

Expectation vs. Reality (Writer’s Freelance Life)

Expectation: Laptop lifestyle in a café Reality: Talking with day drinkers at Cookie Bar while your deadline timer ticks louder than the day drinkers Expectation: Networking at cool events Reality: Networking with your cat (he's...