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Written by Karen D. Swim

Happy Friday everyone!  The first month of 2009 is coming to a close. I don’t know about you, but it went fast for me.  This month found many people making transitions or enhancements in their career or business. So on this last day of the month, I’d like to share a few resources that will help you keep the momentum going.

If you are considering (or have) a freelancer career, grab a copy of the new book by James Chartrand and Mason Hipp, The Ultimate Freelancer. The book is packed with advice and tips from two men who are passionately committed to helping freelancers realize their dreams.

For freelancers or solopreneurs who need one-on-one coaching to breakthrough to six figure success, Trish Lambert offers laser coaching sessions and live workshops. Don’t miss out on the free copy of the Success in Sweatpants Manifesto, if you’re on the list you’ll also be notified of upcoming teleseminars and workshops.

If starting a blog was on your 2009 list, The Audacious Guide to Starting a Blog by writing coach Joanna Young is a must read. Joanna also offers a variety of programs to help you become a better writer, including a feedback service for blog writers.

One of my favorite professional networking tools is LinkedIn.  To get more out of your Linkedn experience, read Jason Alba’s helpful guide, I’m On Linked In, Now What? Jason’s book is a tremendous resource that will show you how to maximize your LinkedIn experience.  If you are in the midst of a job search, I also highy recommend Jason’s career management site, Jibber Jobber.

Do you need to update or write a brand new resume and you’re not quite sure where to begin? I have written a short e-guide, Write Your Own Resume that explains the “why” behind the science of resume writing.  I also offer a range of services from resume critiques to pre-interview video coaching.

For other resources, check out our Bookstore and Business Tools Page. Both pages are periodically updated with new resources.

All of the resources listed are from people and sources that I know, use, and trust and I am confident in recommending them to you.

Thanks for reading Words For Hire.  If you would like to suggest a topic for a future post, drop me a line in the comments or by email at karenswim at gmail dot com. I welcome your feedback and suggestions. If you enjoy reading Words For Hire, please tell a friend.

Comments

  2. Karen,

    Sounds like a very good list of resources and I thank you for your effort in putting it all together.

    I like the sound of Joanna’s blogging guide and also the sound of her feedback service. It sometimes seems as if anyone and everyone has some advice for bloggers these days, but very rarely do you actually hear such advice from experienced coaches like Joanna who have actually had years of experience at the ‘coal face.’

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  4. Karen,

    I have to agree about The Ultimate Freelancer. I read it as a friend (yet paid for it like everyone else, hm, that didn’t work out right!), and still found plenty to bookmark and put to use in my own work.

    It’s great for anyone starting out as a freelancer/ solopreneur. The gentle writing style really pulls you through and makes you want to get started using their ideas right away.

    Now who can resist a title like “Success in Sweatpants”? I’m clicking immediately, since I’m already in the sweatpants…

    Regards,

    Kelly

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