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snippetsbyamy.bsky.social
@snippetsbyamy.bsky.social
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Alumna of https://engineering.mercer.edu/academic-programs/graduate-programs/technical-communication-management-ms/
Life is full of opportunities! Communication is paramount! Honesty, Truth, Kindness may we strive to add these to our world!
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snippetsbyamy.bsky.social @snippetsbyamy.bsky.social · Jan 21
Sometimes you Follow, Sometimes you Lead, Mostly you’re part of the background - but that matters! The steady, constant, dependable background tapestry weaves beauty from mundane.
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sandyhubbard.bsky.social
A2: Tips for smooth collab: agree on quality and systems, meet regularly (not just emails and Slack), look for good-hearted, ethical people.

#FreelanceFriends
January 15, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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strotebook.bsky.social
#FreelanceFriends In some cases, getting approved o a vendors list could take months, if ever. They have a formal process for vendor lists. It’s usually closed, but opened once a year to look at new vendors. So, piggybacking works to get the job done.
January 15, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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devonellington.bsky.social
A3: Totally agree with this. It takes some time to learn each other's rhythms, so best practices/expectations/timelines up front are vital.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:51 PM
snippetsbyamy.bsky.social
Thanks for a great chat @angelatague.bsky.social and all!
Have a wonderful week, stay warm!
#FreelanceFriends
January 15, 2026 at 5:59 PM
snippetsbyamy.bsky.social
#FreelanceFriends it seems @sandyhubbard.bsky.social and @strotebook.bsky.social have highlighted a big difference between agency and collaboration: Billing. There are advantages and disadvantages for all concerned in both, but this is a big consideration.
January 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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sandyhubbard.bsky.social
As for rates on items that help with cash flow or emergencies, I like to create products just for that so I am not digging myself into a hole with my primary offerings.

#FreelanceFriends
January 8, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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sandyhubbard.bsky.social
A3. In a perfect world, I would set rates based on demand and all kinds of esoteric things. basically, I just price at what the market will bear and add five percent each year.

#FreelanceFriends
January 8, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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sandyhubbard.bsky.social
We are closing this week's chat with tips to inspire each other. I find Angela's photos of her walks with Archie so inspiring. Get out in nature, clear your mind, rev up your body's furnace to burn up the emotional crumblies.

#FreelanceFriends
January 8, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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amylhampton.bsky.social
The list option seems to be better for in real time, so I'll go ahead and make an updated one for us. Always good to have a backup just in case something goes astray.

Let me know if you want to be added to the list - you can reply, @ me or send a DM!

#FreelanceFriends
January 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
snippetsbyamy.bsky.social
#FreelanceFriends Happy New Year!
January 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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sandyhubbard.bsky.social
Oh, and I announce rate increases in September (letter) and implement in January so people can put the new amount in their budgets.

#FreelanceFriends
January 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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angelatague.bsky.social
I answer by asking more about the project, and then at the end of that discussion, thanking them for the extra details so I can put together a quote for them. #FreelanceFriends
January 8, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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angelatague.bsky.social
Q3: When you DO raise your rates, do you use a formula/guideline? A percentage? A gut instinct? An hourly bump up? How do you calculate your new number? #FreelanceFriends
January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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angelatague.bsky.social
When it's time to raise your rates, how do you calculate that number? Do you plan to raise rates for 2026? I know some #FreelanceFriends who plan to chat about it on Thursday this week! Stay tuned for updates!
January 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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greenleejw.bsky.social
Will you be working this year on a book or article that's going to need #maps? Let me help! I draw custom maps for a living!

I draw each map by hand, to my clients' specifications, & each is unique. You can find out more on my website:

surprisedeelmaps.com

Here's some recent examples of my work:
A Surprised Eel Map showing South America, with all of the countries named and the borders done in a light grey so that they are visible, but not obvious. The map shows the Amazon River, as well as the Rio de la Plata, the Parana River, and the Tiete River. The most salient part of the map is a series of large dark colored arrows, labeled "Flying Rivers." Each arrow is numbered, and has a shadow below it to suggest that it is floating above the map. The first arrow begins in the Atlantic ocean and goes west over the continent. The next turns back at the Andes, and then the last few split off of that into three different arrows that wind their way southeastward. There are lines showing evaporation in the atlantic, rain and evaporation over the Amazon, and lines showing rain the souther part of the continent. There is a key which reads: Life of a Flying River 1.Equatorial water evaporates off the ocean and is carried westward by trade winds 2. Cycles of evapotranspiration over the rainforest lead to emergence of an atmospheric ("flying") river 3. Colliding with the Andes, the flying river turns southward while feeding the headwaters of the Amazon basin 4. Continuing southeast, flying rivers carry accumulated water to distant parts of the continent via rainfall A black and white map showing a city plan for ancient Mycenae. Art. A greyscale map of southern Africa showing different biomes. The map map key indicates 7 different biomes: Succulent Karoo; Fynbos; Albany Thicket; India Ocean Coastal Belt; Mixed Woodland; Grassland; Nama-Karoo; and Kalahari Savanna. Each is represented on the may by a different shade of grey, with areas of more rainfall being darker, and areas of less rainfall being lighter. Several of the rivers are labeled, as is the Indian Ocean. Map of the globe, with Europe in the center. The map mostly does not show Oceania. The map is colored to look like an old-timey parchment maps. There are 15 drawings of various cultural artifacts on the map, each inside a black circle with an arrow pointing to the artifact's location in the world. A map title, written on what looks like torn parchment, reads, "Some Places and Treasures, Section 3: 1300 - 1500" There is a red dragon in the water. I've shown him before, so I'll share his alt-text again: A red sea serpent with little wings or fins. He might be a stupid dragon. His long, long tail curves several times before vanishing into the water behind him. You can't tell where in the world we are, as there are no landmarks. The serprent's tongue is yellow, like he's just popped a banana slug into his mouth. His expression kinda looks that way, too. His eyes are wide and his maw is open in something that looks like surprise. Like someone just pinched his butt in the middle of his quarterly earnings presentation. His name is Speril, and he is an only child
January 7, 2026 at 1:20 AM
snippetsbyamy.bsky.social
Don’t let troubles overwhelm your core of goodness and joy!
December 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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devonellington.bsky.social
Just Jump In and Fly (Ava Dunne)
Who’s that sexy guy who crash landed on Samantha’s driveway –with 8 reindeer?
99 cent novelette on multiple digital channels
books2read.com/u/brqaZM
#WritingCommunity #Holiday #comedy #Fantasy #romance #ShortFiction
Background of snow falling on evergreen trees, with the cover of Just Jump in a Fly. Text: Who's the sexy man crashlanded at the bottom of Samantha's drive with 8 not-so-tiny reindeer? 99 cent novelette. https://devonellington.wordpress.com/the-stories/
December 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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devonellington.bsky.social
Just Jump In and Fly (Ava Dunne)
Who’s that sexy guy who crash landed on Samantha’s driveway –with 8 reindeer?
99 cent novelette on multiple digital channels.
books2read.com/u/brqaZM
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ShortFiction #Fantasy #Comedy #Mystery #Romance #Holidays
December 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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devonellington.bsky.social
The Ghost of Lockesley Hall (Devon Ellington)
Is the handsome stranger here to help Edwina keep her ancestral home, or to take it away?
99 cent novelette on multiple digital channels.
books2read.com/u/38RnV6
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ShortFiction #Holiday #Romance
Background of snow covered trees at twilight for the digital cover of the ghost of lockesley hall. Text: A ghost, a treasure, a handsome stranger. The Ghost of Lockesley Hall. A holiday romance novelette. 99 cents. https://devonellington.wordpress.com/the-stories
December 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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sandyhubbard.bsky.social
A2 (more): I'm not pivoting my business in 2026, but if anyone in this group is and wants to Zoom about it (free for #FreelanceFriends), I am really good at brainstorming about how to make a pivot effective. I have helped lots of companies do this over the years.
December 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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sandyhubbard.bsky.social
Happy holidays!

May you bask in front of a cozy fireplace with the fellowship of friends and family, including the four-legged ones.

Take time to honor and celebrate the ongoing gift of solopreneurship.

My very best to you today and in the coming year!

#FreelanceFriends.

❤️
December 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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amylhampton.bsky.social
There's also a thing in native culture where you deliberately make a mistake in a craft to signify both the human-created aspect and that we are flawed beings and still precious. It's a delightful concept and perfectly applies to typos between friends! #FreelanceFriends
December 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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angelatague.bsky.social
As you plan for 2026, don't forget to put self-care on your business plan. You can't do your best work when you're exhausted and creatively depleted. Hobbies, naps, time with friends/pets and sunshine can help you feel your best!

#FreelanceFriends
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December 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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angelatague.bsky.social
I love the focus on doing what AI can't. I'm doing the same! More interviews, product launches, etc. #FreelanceFriends
December 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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read-roy.bsky.social
Physical cards and letters are *so much* more effective than digital.

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December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM