Image made with ReciteThis.com When I look around this creative universe, one thing is for certain: there’s a whole lotta passion out there. Late nights, fresh ideas, early mornings, submissions and features, empowering ebooks, celebrations and high-fiving, innovations, and the drive to keep making. In the midst of all this creative goodness, it seems like … [Read more...] about Keep Emotion Out of It! Passion & Reason in Pricing
Archives for February 2013
Tracking Your Expenses + Printable Expense Tracker
You just ran out of ink for the 5 orders that showed up on Etsy today. Or you realize that you don't have the right size canvas for that painting that's been roaming around in your head, trying to get out. Or the 100% cotton white thread is running low in your machine and you're not going to have enough for that wholesale order due at the end of the week. Or you don't … [Read more...] about Tracking Your Expenses + Printable Expense Tracker
‘I Like Big Books & I Cannot Lie’ Printable Bookmark Valentine
I'm not a huge V-Day fan especially when it comes to little kids giving romantic cards to each other. I'm all for showing love and friendship but romance + kiddos is a no-no for this mama. This might be extra on my mind this year because eight year old Ila has her first crush on a boy and I am so not ready for it. Last night when I was ranting and raving about this while … [Read more...] about ‘I Like Big Books & I Cannot Lie’ Printable Bookmark Valentine
Pricing Happiness, part 2: Address Your Fears & Raise Your Prices
We're talking about pricing! Please see the first part of this series (& the lively discussion in the comments!): Pricing Happiness, part 1: You Should Charge More So now that we know the perils of undercharging and the thrills of charging what you're worth, let's see how you feel about your current pricing. How many hours a week do you have to work to make enough money … [Read more...] about Pricing Happiness, part 2: Address Your Fears & Raise Your Prices
Profiting From What You Love: On Whims & Money-Making
Nearly a year ago, I came back from Spark Retreat zinging with ideas. I was inspired by Dyana Valentine and Jessika here at Oh My! and, really, each of the women who I met and connected with. As I earn my living working with words, though, I was transfixed by Alexandra Franzen. She had found a way to play with words: to really have fun, while inviting all of us along … [Read more...] about Profiting From What You Love: On Whims & Money-Making
