Updated
Whew, got a lot of links added to a blog. A blog just ain’t right without links added, and I have a bunch of writers, editors, consultants, and fun sites to check out. So … happy clicking!
The Origin of Freelance
I love working with words. They are, after all, my main currency of exchange, ;) One word that has always fascinated me is, “freelance.” It has a nice, “Old World” ring, doesn’t it? It conjures visions of horsemen raising their lances for a charge, sworn to no king. The term “freelance” was first coined by Sir Walter Scott in his
Staying Active
Before I became a freelance writer, I knew I’d hit a point where I’d be near the end of a writing or editing project and wonder, “what do I do next?” I needed to have a plan of action … or better yet, a plan to stay active. Staring at a project’s completion point, it can be easy to get
Liberate Your Bliss?
I’ve been a fan of mythologist/writer Joseph Campbell‘s books and appearances since I was a teen. His famous phrase is, “Follow Your Bliss.” It’s a lyrical way of saying, “always do what you love,” particularly in regard to your occupation. I believe that we all have things in our lives that make us happy. Sometimes, though, we have a hard
Milestones
Milestones and goals are important when you begin a new venture. They keep you grounded and give you something to work toward, whether you are paying off debt, losing weight, learning to play the guitar … or staring your own business. When I decided to start my own freelance writing and editing business, I knew milestones would be critical. Now,
2009, 2000s, and the Future
On the first day of this year on my old blog, I wrote: “Here’s hoping it’s a great year for everyone. So long, 2008 … … Don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out.” And then I included a picture of heavy door that one might find in prisons or middle schools. There were definitely bright moments
New Tech
I stay at the bleeding edge of technology for professional and research purposes, but I tend to be a late technology adopter, personally. I resisted buying a cell phone for years, and the one I have now is fairly low tech, compared to the new smartphones. I had a big, boxy Zenith television for ten years (a tube inside
Strange Horizons Review
Just a brief note to say that my review of The Martian General’s Daughter by Theodore Judson is up at Strange Horizons. Let me know what you think!
V: The Series
V: The Series rocked my world when it came out in 1984. The Star Wars Trilogy ignited my desire to tell stories, but the original V: The Series taught me that there were many different ways a story can be told. For my nine-year-old self, the series itself took risks that today are commonplace in shows like Lost or The
Version.5
Howdy! I’ve had several blogs over the years (as the title implies, this is the fifth version), but this is the first time I’ve had one attached to a larger website (and the first time I’ve had a website!), so welcome to “Liberate Your Bliss.” My name is Mahesh Raj Mohan, and aside from being a husband, son, and brother,