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Thurs. Aug. 13, 2026: Positioning

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Waxing Moon

Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Chiron Retrograde

Cloudy, foggy, muggy

You can read the latest on the garden over on Gratitude & Growth.

I kept feeling like I was behind yesterday, when it was barely past 9 AM. I was FINE. I followed up on emails, I got the household chores done, I got the garbage out.

I spent most of the morning working on the collage. I cut the fabric, trimmed it with pinking shears, wrapped it to the canvas and fastened it with novelty pushpins. I then printed the chosen photographs in different sizes and started playing with them. There was photo editing and re-sizing involved several times, but I think I have what I want. I need washi tape to fasten the photos to the fabric/canvas – I think that will work better than glue. Of course, I have to FIND the right washi tape today, but that’s today. I photographed the arrangement, just in case something shifts before it’s fastened down.

The photo for this day’s post is the fabric on the canvas, before I put the photos on it. The colors are similar to those used in the park where the photos were taken.

I dealt with a bunch of admin. I did some work on the play, but I’m behind where I’d like to be on it. I mean, I’d like the draft to be done, but we are not there yet. I submitted a different play to a company with whom I’d like to work next season. Did a little work on the Nina Bell series. Got out an LOI.

After all of that, I switched over to the ghostwriting. It was slow, due to research needs, but the work itself was solid. I am behind where I hoped to be, though. I won’t be able to make up much ground in today’s session, so I’ll have to do so tomorrow. I’m still on track to make the deadline, but I’d hoped to get it in a few days ahead.

I received two book review assignments from that client, so I have three to turn around in the coming week. I haven’t had much work from them these past months, so it’s welcome. I’d like to be able to invoice the batch by the middle of next week.

I cooked dinner, did the dishes, and got dressed for the evening. I drove up to Faith Church in Pownal, VT. My friend Molly gave a talk on Grace Greylock Niles, sponsored by the Pownal Historical Society. Grace was a local botanist, teacher, nurse, artist, and poet who lived in the area. As an independent woman fighting for her land against richer men with power in the community (such as a local judge and a doctor), she had a rough slog, and wound up living her last years in a mental health facility in Brattleboro. That’s an oversimplification of her fascinating story, but Molly’s essay will be in a literary magazine later this fall, and sometime next year, published as a stand-alone. Molly’s research process is always fascinating, and the way she humanizes people nearly lost to history is wonderful.

My friend Gloria from the gallery was there, as were several A4A cohort colleagues, along with people interested in local history and curious. It was a lovely evening.

It was still light enough for me to have a fairly stress-free drive back, although downtown was closed off for (yet another) festival. It’s great to see people out and about having fun.

My parking space was free, so I wiggled back into it, and headed upstairs for a cup of tea and some time with the cats before bedtime.

Day 3 of Legs Up the Wall pose. I slept better, but I still woke up at 3! Well, Charlotte woke me up at three, hurling a hairball. The cats are already shedding their summer fur and growing in the winter fur, so thank goodness we have a working vacuum again.

Morning routine was fine. I figured out some stuff in the free-write. I note in the margin to which project each day’s notes are relevant, which helps me find things. I do try to type up notes when appropriate every few weeks, and then I mark them in red. “T” means I typed it and it’s in the project file. A red checkmark means I used it in a piece (and sometimes didn’t need to type it for a project file). It makes the notebooks useable research repositories.

Today, I have an early meeting up at the Clarksburg Library about the upcoming author event, then it’s time to do the week’s grocery shopping and other errands (like finding washi tape). Tonight, I have a library trustee meeting, and then I’ll probably stop by the “social” the library is hosting, which will still be going on outside.

In between there, I will work on the collage, the play, and the ghostwriting. Tomorrow is a more focused day at the desk, if all things go to plan, without meetings and other interruptions.

After Editing Two AI-Assisted Manuscripts, I Rewrote My Client Agreement

Inexperienced authors may believe generative AI use improves their manuscript, but there’s a cost—extra fees charged by freelance editors.
https://janefriedman.com/after-editing-two-ai-assisted-manuscripts-i-rewrote-my-client-agreement/

#AI #Freelancing #GuestPost

So, I’ve been wanting very much to attempt to get my foot in the door when it comes to getting a job. I’m currently studying and have what the Americans and British call the #summer #holiday. I'm an audio engineering student, but not a musician. I signed up to #upwork to try #freelancing, but I'm way too impatient for that it seems, since none of my applications have been accepted. This message probably sounds a bit more winey than what I intended, and for that I sincerely apologise. I'm just super frustrated at having so much time on my hands and not actively making an income. It's not that I'm not productive, but I feel this time would be great for attempting to establish a lasting career. It's been suggested to me to try #Linkedin, but the whole idea scares me. The idea of using an online platform to find a job when I've got no idea how any of this job stuff works. Does anyone have any advice? #job #blind #work #freelancing #audio

Freelancers need invoicing software that’s simple, reliable, and easy to manage.

I rounded up 10 of the best invoicing tools for freelancers in 2026.

Read the list: https://www.freqwebs.com/best-invoicing-software-for-freelancers/

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What's inside the AI Side Hustle Starter Kit:
• 30 client-ready templates (proposal, onboarding, delivery, invoice)
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Launch price drop: my AI Side Hustle Starter Kit is $19 for the first 10 buyers (then $29).

What you get: 30 automation/service templates + 20 AI prompts + a 30-day plan to land your first paying client. Built by an AI agent that runs a real micro-business on it.

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#ai #sidehustle #n8n #automation #freelancing

Sell Your AI Skills?

https://capabase.ai/learn/sell-your-ai-skills

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49104611

#HackerNews #SellYourAISkills #AIJobs #TechSkills #CareerDevelopment #Freelancing

10 AI Tools That Can Save You 10 Hours a Week (2026 Guide)

10 AI Tools That Can Save You 10 Hours a Week

If you still spend your Sunday nights planning content, writing emails, or formatting spreadsheets by hand, you’re leaving hours on the table every single week. The right AI tools can automate the repetitive parts of your workday so you can focus on the work that actually needs a human brain.

Below are 10 AI tools that, together, can realistically save you 10+ hours a week — whether you’re a freelancer, blogger, student, or small business owner. For a broader look at how these tools fit into a monetization strategy, check out our guide on writing blog posts with ChatGPT.

1. ChatGPT — Writing & Brainstorming

ChatGPT remains the go-to tool for drafting emails, outlining articles, summarizing research, and brainstorming content ideas in seconds instead of hours. Pair it with a clear prompt structure and it can cut first-draft writing time by more than half.

Best for: Bloggers, marketers, students
Time saved: 2–3 hours/week

2. Claude — Long-Form Research & Editing

Claude excels at digesting long documents, refining tone, and producing structured, well-reasoned content. It’s especially useful for polishing drafts and turning messy notes into publish-ready articles.

Best for: Writers, researchers, content editors
Time saved: 1–2 hours/week

3. Notion AI — Notes & Project Organization

Notion AI can summarize meeting notes, generate to-do lists, and organize scattered documents into a clean workspace automatically — no more manual tidying of your second brain.

Best for: Project managers, students, teams
Time saved: 1 hour/week

4. Canva Magic Studio — Design on Autopilot

Canva’s AI features can generate social media graphics, resize designs across platforms, and even remove backgrounds instantly, eliminating hours of manual design work.

Best for: Content creators, small business owners
Time saved: 1–2 hours/week

5. Otter.ai — Meeting Transcription

Otter.ai transcribes meetings and calls in real time and generates searchable summaries, so you never have to manually take notes again.

Best for: Remote teams, freelancers, students
Time saved: 1 hour/week

6. Zapier AI — Workflow Automation

Zapier connects your apps and automates repetitive tasks — like saving email attachments to Drive or posting new blog links to social media — without writing a single line of code.

Best for: Solopreneurs, marketers
Time saved: 1–2 hours/week

7. Grammarly — Instant Proofreading

Grammarly’s AI checks grammar, tone, and clarity as you type, cutting down editing rounds significantly, especially useful for non-native English writers publishing content daily.

Best for: Bloggers, students, non-native English writers
Time saved: 30–60 minutes/week

8. Descript — Video & Podcast Editing

Descript lets you edit video and audio by editing text, and its AI removes filler words automatically, turning hours of manual editing into minutes.

Best for: YouTubers, podcasters
Time saved: 2+ hours/week

9. Perplexity AI — Fast, Cited Research

Perplexity answers research questions with cited sources in seconds, replacing multiple browser tabs and manual fact-checking sessions.

Best for: Researchers, students, journalists
Time saved: 1 hour/week

10. Google Gemini — Everyday Productivity in Gmail & Docs

Gemini’s integration inside Gmail and Docs helps draft replies, summarize long email threads, and generate reports directly inside tools you already use daily.

Best for: Office workers, freelancers
Time saved: 1 hour/week

How to Actually Save 10 Hours a Week

The trick isn’t using all 10 tools — it’s picking 3–4 that match your actual workflow and using them consistently. Start with one writing tool, one automation tool, and one organization tool, then build from there.

If you’re just getting started with AI-assisted income, our post on creating eBooks with AI is a great next step to turn these saved hours into actual earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free AI tool to save time?

ChatGPT’s free tier and ChatGPT-based writing assistance offer the best time savings for zero cost, especially for writing and brainstorming tasks.

Can AI tools replace a full team?

No — AI tools are best used to automate repetitive tasks, not replace strategic thinking, creativity, or client relationships.

Which AI tool saves the most time overall?

For most creators, a combination of a writing AI (ChatGPT/Claude) and an automation tool (Zapier) delivers the biggest overall time savings.

Want more AI productivity guides? Explore more posts on Earn With AI.

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Is it wrong to like it when a client who is paying by the day (not by the hour) is late? Asking for a friend. #freelancing #GigWorker

8 Market Types Writers Can Tap Into to Grow Their Business

Freelance writer Matthew Adams shares eight market types writers can tap into to grow their freelance business.
The post 8 Market Types Writers Can Tap Into to Grow Their Business appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/8-market-types-writers-can-tap-into-to-grow-their-business

#FreelanceWriting #GetPublished #SellMyWork #FreelanceWriter #freelancing

Bylines to SEO: The Pros and Cons of Writing for Websites vs. Print

Freelance writer Matthew Adams looks at the pros and cons of writing for websites vs. writing for print—from prestige to payment.
The post Bylines to SEO: The Pros and Cons of Writing for Websites vs. Print appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/bylines-to-seo-the-pros-and-cons-of-writing-for-websites-vs-print

#FreelanceWriting #GetPublished #SellMyWork #FreelanceWriter #freelancing

New job on the @codeandsupply #JobBoard:

QA Engineer - Selenium and C# at Outcome Logix in #PittsburghPA

http://codeandsupply.co/job_postings/1398

#freelancing

#fedihired
#fedihire
#GetFediHired
#jobs

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: #TypeScript costs a shocking ✨73✨ more #tokens on #Claude than GPT! Because paying extra for the same thing is obviously the #future of cost-effective #coding. 🙄 Founders, freelancers, and marketers rejoice! Now you can pay more for less. 💸
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25 Legit Ways to Make Money Online in 2026 (From Anywhere in the World)

https://raytechgh.wordpress.com/2026/07/12/25-legit-ways-to-make-money-online-in-2026-from-anywhere-in-the-world/

Wieso geht am Tag vor Urlaubsbeginn beim Kunden immer alles kaputt

#consulting #dataengineering #freelancing #murphyslaw

Tomorrow we're having a tech industry freelancers meet up in the Battle of Trafalgar, Brighton, from 8pm - 11ish. Hopefully in the beer garden. All freelancers very welcome!

Last week: https://www.brightonfarm.com/2026/meeting-notes-20260701/

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CbGLaPkoPuXMqhoA6

#freelancing #brighton

How to Create an eBook Using AI: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed content creation. Today, anyone can create a professional-quality eBook using AI tools without spending months writing from scratch.

Why Use AI to Create an eBook?

• Faster writing process
• Better productivity
• Reduced writer’s block
• Improved grammar

Read more AI tutorials on Earn With AI

Step 1: Choose a Profitable eBook Topic

Everything starts with the right topic. A good eBook idea should sit at the intersection of what you know, what people are searching for, and what they’re willing to pay to learn. Popular, evergreen niches include personal finance, health & fitness, online business, digital marketing, artificial intelligence, freelancing, self-improvement, and productivity. Before committing to a topic, ask yourself three questions: Does it solve a real problem? Does it add genuine value? Will it help people or make an impact? If the answer to all three is yes, you’re on the right track.

Step 2: Research Your Topic

Once you have a topic, dig deeper before writing a single word. Use AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Claude to research your niche, identify common questions your audience is asking, and study what competing eBooks already cover. Cross-check facts against trusted sources such as industry reports, official websites, and recognized publications. Good research at this stage means you’ll spend less time fixing errors later and more time writing content people actually want.

Step 3: Create an Outline Using AI

A clear outline is the backbone of any well-structured eBook. Instead of jumping straight into writing, use an AI outline generator to break your topic into logical chapters and subsections. A solid outline typically includes an introduction, a planning chapter, chapters on writing and editing with AI, design and formatting, publishing, marketing, and scaling. Having this roadmap in place before you write keeps your eBook organized and prevents you from missing important sections.

Step 4: Write Your Chapters Using AI

With your outline ready, use AI writing tools to draft each chapter section by section. Feed the AI your outline points and ask it to expand them into full paragraphs, then review and personalize the output in your own voice. Writing chapter by chapter — rather than trying to write the whole book in one sitting — keeps the process manageable and helps maintain consistent quality throughout.

Step 5: Edit and Enhance Your Content

AI-generated drafts almost always need a human editing pass. Run your chapters through grammar and readability tools like Grammarly to polish tone and clarity, fact-check any claims the AI made, and add your own examples, case studies, or visuals to make the content more relatable. This step is where a generic AI draft turns into a genuinely useful, trustworthy eBook.

Step 6: Design a Professional Cover

Your cover is the first thing potential readers see, so it needs to look professional. Use a design tool like Canva to create a clean, eye-catching cover that reflects your topic and target audience. Keep the title readable at thumbnail size, choose fonts and colors that match your niche, and consider testing a couple of variations before finalizing.

Step 7: Format Your eBook

Proper formatting makes your eBook easy and pleasant to read. Use consistent heading styles, readable fonts, appropriate spacing, and a clean table of contents. Pay attention to how your eBook will look on different devices, since readers may view it on a phone, tablet, or e-reader.

Step 8: Check for Originality

Before publishing, run your final draft through a plagiarism checker to confirm the content is original — this matters even when AI helped you write it. Also double-check any facts, statistics, or quotes for accuracy, and make sure you have the rights to any images or third-party content you’ve included.

Step 9: Publish Your eBook

Choose the right format for your audience — PDF, EPUB, or MOBI — and select a publishing platform such as Amazon KDP, Gumroad, or your own website. Set a fair price based on your eBook’s length and value, and make sure you understand the copyright and legal considerations for the platform you choose.

Step 10: Market and Promote Your eBook

Publishing is only half the job — now you need readers. Build an audience through your blog, email list, and social media. Use SEO to help your eBook’s landing page rank in search results, and consider running a launch promotion to build early momentum. Once you have one successful eBook, consider creating more in the same niche to build a passive income stream over time.

Best AI Tools

External Resources

• OpenAI
• Google AI
• Canva
• Grammarly

How to Create an eBook Using AI (2026 Guide)

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ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude: Which AI Assistant Is Best for Students, Bloggers, Developers & Content Creators in 2026?

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• How to Create an eBook Using AI (2026 Guide)
• How to Create an eBook Using AI: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
• Top AI Productivity Tools for Freelancers in 2026 – Save Time & Earn More
• How to Create SEO Blog Posts with AI That Actually Rank on Google (Step-by-Step Guide)
• ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude: Which AI Assistant Is Best for Students, Bloggers, Developers & Content Creators in 2026?

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No Portfolio Required: 8 Open Platforms to Monetize Your Writing Right Now

Freelance writer Matthew Adams shares eight open platforms to monetize your writing starting today.
The post No Portfolio Required: 8 Open Platforms to Monetize Your Writing Right Now appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/no-portfolio-required-8-open-platforms-to-monetize-your-writing-right-now

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How Do You Build a Freelance Business That Finds Clients Consistently?

https://kierendaystudiosofficial.wordpress.com/2026/06/27/how-do-you-build-a-freelance-business-that-finds-clients-consistently/

How Do You Start a Web Design Business in 2026?

https://kierendaystudiosofficial.wordpress.com/2026/06/23/how-do-you-start-a-web-design-business-in-2026/

What Is the Easiest Online Business to Start in 2026?

https://kierendaystudiosofficial.wordpress.com/2026/06/21/what-is-the-easiest-online-business-to-start-in-2026/

How Long Does It Really Take to Make Money Online?

https://kierendaystudiosofficial.wordpress.com/2026/06/19/how-long-does-it-really-take-to-make-money-online/

Fri. June 19, 2026: Quiet After the Storms

Friday, June 19, 2026

Waxing Moon

Pluto Retrograde

Juneteenth

Weather all over the place, but pleasant temperatures

This year, it’s more important than ever that we honor Juneteenth and fight the growing racism in this country. Do something every day, whatever you can, wherever you can. And ride your reps multiple times a week. Especially if you feel they don’t care/don’t listen. Every attempt to contact them is logged, and numbers matter.

I managed to get one LOI out before meditation group. I worked on a second, but the more I read the post, the more I get a sense that there would be endless (unpaid) meetings involved, and that’s just not for me.

Meditation was good. Charlotte was fussier than usual, convinced it wasn’t a meditation session but a Charlotte Appreciation Session. Fortunately, everyone appreciates her.

After breakfast, I headed out the door. I picked up my mom’s new medications, I did a light grocery shop, and as I was loading the car (because even a light grocery shop means more than one bag), I got a ping for a tornado watch. I looked up at the sky, which was ominous, and asked the clouds to please go in a different direction. I completed another errand, and then went to the library, for a drop-off/pick-up. Unfortunately, for some reason, they didn’t give me all my books and some had Thursday as an expiration, so I sent an email to the circulation librarian asking her to hold the books until tomorrow or Monday (they are closed today for Juneteenth, and I wasn’t trotting out again during a tornado watch). I hope they can hold them—some of the books have a long waiting list, and if they are sent back, it will be months before I can get them again. They try to keep my incoming stack in one place, but sometimes the books get separated. It’s not a huge deal. The librarian responded later in the afternoon, apologizing profusely and promising to hold them until I could get in there and pick them up. I assured her it was no problem.

Home, dealt with some stuff for the ghostwriting. Some of the books that arrived from the library are relevant to the ghostwriting, so that will be good.

Switched out my mom’s new medications with the old ones, so she doesn’t get confused and take both.

I was in the first part of the Freelance Friends chat, but the sky got more and more ominous and the wind picked up, so I got offline.

I sat on the sofa, watching the clouds. The cats weren’t upset, which is always a good indicator. The clouds were moving pretty fast. There were a couple of times when they began to spiral, and at one point, a spout tried to pull down, but then the winds changed, and it flattened out again, and they moved on. The tornado watch was supposed to end at 3 PM, but was then extended to 5 PM.

Around 3-ish, we had some severe thunderstorms and pounding rain. But that passed through pretty quickly, and then everything quieted down and brightened up. I didn’t want to risk being on the computer, though, and having that all blow up if something went wild.

So I read a book of background research for the ghostwriting, and kept an eye on the clouds and the rain.

We were lucky. Up in Vermont, especially around Woodstock, they had a lot of tornado damage. Tornados used to be rare in this region, but are getting more and more common.

I made a simple, easy supper out of vegetables on hand and pasta, in a mushroom sauce. It was good.

Read some more in the evening.

Slept reasonably well, although I had weird dreams. Not bad, just strange, and woke up feeling like I’d put in a full day already.

Out the door early to the laundromat. It was busier than I like, but everyone is very respectful of each other, so it’s not like it was terrible. Willa was waiting for me on the interior stairs when I came home.

I forgot to mention that yesterday was the 300th consecutive day of the 15-minute free-write sessions. I find them very helpful. Which means today is Day 301!

On today’s agenda: putting away laundry, some housework, work on the radio scripts, work on BETTING MAN, reading scripts for next week’s meeting, maybe getting out a few LOIs.

The weather was very sunny right after 7 AM, when I returned from the laundromat, and now it looks like it will rain again any minute. Glad I am home!

I’m hoping for a quiet weekend of housework, sewing, reading, writing. Sunday is the Summer Solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere, and then we begin losing a few seconds of daylight every day until December.

I’m hoping to get my mom in for her chest X-ray early Monday morning, and then writing, probably adding in some ghostwriting to the mix.

Have a great weekend!