· December 26, 2007 at 5:00 am · Writing Advice
Back when I lost my first web hosting job and I decided I would rather take a track down the road of freelance writing, I went around from web site to web site trying to find a place to work. I quickly realized though after talking with three or four places I wanted to write for that without example articles and stories it would be really hard to show them exactly what I could do.
I know it might sound silly, but if you are a writer without a published work to your name you might need to create a few before you become a hired hand at your favorite blogging spot. Personally I wrote up several different types of articles covering the areas I knew the most about. Then I linked them up on my personal site (which also doubles as my resume) and was ready to give looking for a freelance writing job another chance.
The second time around I was welcomed with much warmer arms of amazement and didn’t have any proverbial doors shut on my nose.
Each time I got a gig’ I added whatever I wrote for them to my resume links, so others could see my work there too. Fast forwarding to where we are now I have written so many articles, posts, podcasts and more there is no way I could fit them all on one list. Just don’t forget that when your first starting out with the online writing game that you have to have examples of your work, the best you have to offer, if you want to make your name from behind your keyboard.
· September 11, 2006 at 6:23 pm · Personal
Well, I have been putting this idea off long enough. As the bills start to come in, and I find myself needing to move forward in life, I have come to the realization that I need a solid stream of income. To keep my head above water, I am now offering my services out for anybody to use.
I am looking at finding one or maybe even two jobs that would keep me busy with anything from grunt work to article writing. You can take a look at my full resume if you wish, but let me pick out some of my favorite parts.
Here are a few testimonials that have been said about my work:
“Mitch is a very passionate cheerleader for the Web hosting industry. He brings a unique personality and perspective to the latest news and information regarding what some call a boring industry. The Web hosting industry is better off for having Mitch around!”
George Roberts (Executive Director, Hostingcon)
“Since joining the Lockergnome team, Mitch’s contributions have always been easy to understand, packed full of information and entertaining to read. He’s a great asset to any team, and we are more than happy to have him as a part of ours.”
Chris Pirillo (President, Lockergnome.com)
“Mitch is one of those people who you can always count on for clear, thoughtful, and caring, help. He is one of the finest tech writers, and is noted for his ability to explain complex tech concepts in layman’s terms that puts any novice at ease.”
Pinny Cohen (CEO, BrowseHosts.com)
“Mitch has proven to be a fantastic reflection of the web hosting community. His interviews and reviews of the industry as a whole are great!”
Vito Ceniti (Owner, Netasis Internet Inc)
Anybody who is interested in giving me a serious offer can drop me an E-mail at mitch@mitchkeeler.com and we’ll get down to business!
· July 23, 2006 at 5:00 am · Personal
I did some editing and style changing on my personal Web site, MitchKeeler.com. It has gone through many different versions, but I think this one finally finds the right balance of giving you information about me and directing you to my various different projects.
