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The Freelance Writer's Thanksgiving Prayer

by: Yuwanda Black


CLIENTS

Im thankful for clients.

Im thankful for clients " who pay.

Im thankful for clients " who pay on time.

Im thankful for clients " who pay what Im worth.

Im thankful for clients " who pay their thanks to me.

Im thankful for clients " who realize my value.

Im thankful for clients " who have ideas.

Im thankful for clients " who have no idea.

Im thankful for clients " who know when to give up their ideas.

Im thankful for clients " who know what they want.

Im thankful for clients " who know when they dont know what they want.

Im thankful for clients " who let me do my job.

Im thankful for clients " who realize writing IS a job.

Im thankful for clients " who realize writing is MY job.

ME

Im thankful for the gift of writing.

Im thankful for the gift of writing " for a living.

Im thankful for the gift of writing " words that matter.

Im thankful for the gift of writing " just for me.

Im thankful for the gift of writing " love notes to those who matter.

Im thankful for the gift of writing " editorials that change peoples minds.

Im thankful for the gift of writing " to help others.

Im thankful for the gift of writing " down what Im thankful for.

FRIENDS

Im thankful for friends " who realize I write for a living.

Im thankful for friends " who dont ask me to work for free.

Im thankful for friends " who dont tell me to "get a real job."

Im thankful for friends " who pick up the tab during dry spells.

FAMILY

Im thankful for family " who respect my working hours.

Im thankful for family " who encouraged me to purse my dream.

Im thankful for family " who ignore me when Im on deadline.

Im thankful for family " who know I love them, even when Im on deadline.

Im thankful for family " who realize that my computer really is a person to me.

Im thankful for family " who know Im a professional, even in my fuzzy slippers.

DEADLINES

Im thankful for deadlines " that pass.

Im thankful for deadlines " that pass with pay.

MONEY WISH LIST

Im thankful for checks;

Im thankful for checks " that come in the mail,

Im thankful for checks " that come in the mail on time;

Im thankful for checks " that come in the mail on time in my name;

Im thankful for "notification of payment received" emails from PayPal;

Im thankful for bank lines of credit;

Im thankful for bank lines of credit " in my name;

Im thankful for bills that dont come;

Im thankful for bills that dont come " in my name;

Im thankful for bills that are paid;

Im thankful for bills that are paid " on time;

Im thankful for bills that are paid on time " in my name.

WISH LIST FOR CLIENTS

I wish for vodka shots before talking to unreasonable clients;

bottles of tequila to share with good clients;

a moonshine hangover to nonpaying clients; and

a three-martini introduction to new clients.

WORK

Im thankful for work.

Im thankful for work " that matters.

Im thankful for work " that I love.

Im thankful for work " that I love that pays.

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About The Author

Yuwanda Black is the publisher of http://InkwellEditorial.com: THE business portal for and about the editorial and creative industries. First-hand freelance success stories, e-courses, job postings, resume tips, advice on the business of freelancing, and more! Launch a Profitable Freelance Writing Career in 30 Days or Less -- Guaranteed! Log on to http://InkwellEditorial.com to learn how.
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