Kara Detwiller
@karadetwiller.com
freelance writer ✏️ | Iowa ➡️ Saskatchewan 🇨🇦 | Imagining ways to make work better ✨
Lowkey want to start a newsletter about people who move to a rural, remote, and/or LCOL area as a deliberate lifestyle choice. Or maybe there's one out there I don't know about?
February 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Lowkey want to start a newsletter about people who move to a rural, remote, and/or LCOL area as a deliberate lifestyle choice. Or maybe there's one out there I don't know about?
Freelancers — do you have business insurance?
I hold General Liability and Professional Liability policies because a former client required them. But I feel I don't need them? Most clients don't ask about insurance, and the monthly premium feels high.
I hold General Liability and Professional Liability policies because a former client required them. But I feel I don't need them? Most clients don't ask about insurance, and the monthly premium feels high.
February 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Freelancers — do you have business insurance?
I hold General Liability and Professional Liability policies because a former client required them. But I feel I don't need them? Most clients don't ask about insurance, and the monthly premium feels high.
I hold General Liability and Professional Liability policies because a former client required them. But I feel I don't need them? Most clients don't ask about insurance, and the monthly premium feels high.
Freelancing is crazy because just last week I had almost ZERO work to do, and today I had to decline an assignment because I have too much on my plate
January 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Freelancing is crazy because just last week I had almost ZERO work to do, and today I had to decline an assignment because I have too much on my plate
Staying informed while also staying sane is VERY important to me. So, I signed up for WTF Just Happened Today? — maybe you should too?
I think you’d appreciate WTF Just Happened Today? It’s a free, daily newsletter that keeps you informed about the latest political news without letting it dominate your life.
You can check it out and subscribe here: whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com
You can check it out and subscribe here: whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com
Political News for Normal People.
Your essential guide to the shock and awe in national politics. A sane, once-a-day newsletter helping normal people make sense of the news.
whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com
January 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Staying informed while also staying sane is VERY important to me. So, I signed up for WTF Just Happened Today? — maybe you should too?
Reposted by Kara Detwiller
My eight year old suggests that we just have TikTok every other day and, honestly, yes.
January 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM
My eight year old suggests that we just have TikTok every other day and, honestly, yes.
When your tattoos are your favorite accessory but it's winter and they never show 🥲
January 17, 2025 at 3:53 AM
When your tattoos are your favorite accessory but it's winter and they never show 🥲
I started not one but TWO new hobbies in December — cross-country skiing and knitting! I'm slow at both but enjoying myself immensely.
January 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I started not one but TWO new hobbies in December — cross-country skiing and knitting! I'm slow at both but enjoying myself immensely.
I have BIG plans for Wishful Working in 2025. Are you gonna join me? www.wishfulworking.co/subscribe
Wishful Working
A weekly newsletter exploring self-employment, anti-hustle culture, and the future of work.
www.wishfulworking.co
January 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I have BIG plans for Wishful Working in 2025. Are you gonna join me? www.wishfulworking.co/subscribe
I'm finally adding an "about" page to my newsletter site — because @kmarford.bsky.social told me to.
Kaitlyn, any tips for what newsletter writers should include on an "about" page?
Kaitlyn, any tips for what newsletter writers should include on an "about" page?
January 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I'm finally adding an "about" page to my newsletter site — because @kmarford.bsky.social told me to.
Kaitlyn, any tips for what newsletter writers should include on an "about" page?
Kaitlyn, any tips for what newsletter writers should include on an "about" page?
In 2025, I'm gonna see if I can make money from my newsletter because @lexroman.com said I could
January 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In 2025, I'm gonna see if I can make money from my newsletter because @lexroman.com said I could
Imagine being a licensed dietician and agreeing to write a 2,000 word article (easily 10+ hours of work) for $85.
Add a zero, and it's still too low.
Add a zero, and it's still too low.
January 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Imagine being a licensed dietician and agreeing to write a 2,000 word article (easily 10+ hours of work) for $85.
Add a zero, and it's still too low.
Add a zero, and it's still too low.
Less than pleased to report that my beginning-of-the-year motivation and optimism is already wearing off 🫠
January 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Less than pleased to report that my beginning-of-the-year motivation and optimism is already wearing off 🫠
Procrastination level 998: Changing my SnapChat Bitmoji's outfit
January 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Procrastination level 998: Changing my SnapChat Bitmoji's outfit
2025 is going to be so awesome
December 29, 2024 at 9:49 PM
2025 is going to be so awesome
Going through the stages of self-employment grief while reading a freelance job description:
✅ Fully remote
👍 Contract position
🤔 Full-time
🚩 40 hours per week
🤯 30,000+ words per month
🫠
✅ Fully remote
👍 Contract position
🤔 Full-time
🚩 40 hours per week
🤯 30,000+ words per month
🫠
December 23, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Going through the stages of self-employment grief while reading a freelance job description:
✅ Fully remote
👍 Contract position
🤔 Full-time
🚩 40 hours per week
🤯 30,000+ words per month
🫠
✅ Fully remote
👍 Contract position
🤔 Full-time
🚩 40 hours per week
🤯 30,000+ words per month
🫠
Reposted by Kara Detwiller
the cult of maximum efficiency is one of the worst things to happen to society. I can’t defend studying Latin or reading for pleasure or spending an hour at the park with my niece in a way that will satisfy shareholders. but they’re worth doing because they’re beautiful and good.
December 21, 2024 at 2:49 PM
the cult of maximum efficiency is one of the worst things to happen to society. I can’t defend studying Latin or reading for pleasure or spending an hour at the park with my niece in a way that will satisfy shareholders. but they’re worth doing because they’re beautiful and good.
Realizing that I would totally pivot from content writing to branding design, but I only want to brand my own side projects lol
December 20, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Realizing that I would totally pivot from content writing to branding design, but I only want to brand my own side projects lol
I deleted The Other App™️ from my phone this week, and my life has noticeably improved
December 19, 2024 at 12:01 AM
I deleted The Other App™️ from my phone this week, and my life has noticeably improved
Obsessed with this quote from @lizziedavey.bsky.social's latest newsletter:
Just a quick reminder that you don't have to "finish the year strong". I'm planning to let it fade out in a fog of mince pies and mulled wine.
🍷😌
Just a quick reminder that you don't have to "finish the year strong". I'm planning to let it fade out in a fog of mince pies and mulled wine.
🍷😌
December 13, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Obsessed with this quote from @lizziedavey.bsky.social's latest newsletter:
Just a quick reminder that you don't have to "finish the year strong". I'm planning to let it fade out in a fog of mince pies and mulled wine.
🍷😌
Just a quick reminder that you don't have to "finish the year strong". I'm planning to let it fade out in a fog of mince pies and mulled wine.
🍷😌
I'm soooo close to hitting 600 subscribers on my newsletter, Wishful Working!
Relatable self-employment content with an anti-hustle angle, in your inbox every Thursday! www.wishfulworking.co/subscribe
Relatable self-employment content with an anti-hustle angle, in your inbox every Thursday! www.wishfulworking.co/subscribe
Wishful Working
A weekly newsletter exploring self-employment, anti-hustle culture, and the future of work.
www.wishfulworking.co
December 11, 2024 at 11:22 PM
I'm soooo close to hitting 600 subscribers on my newsletter, Wishful Working!
Relatable self-employment content with an anti-hustle angle, in your inbox every Thursday! www.wishfulworking.co/subscribe
Relatable self-employment content with an anti-hustle angle, in your inbox every Thursday! www.wishfulworking.co/subscribe
I learned from @kmarford.bsky.social during last weeks #FreelanceChat that you can change your handle to your domain name, if you have one!
It took literally 30 seconds, and now I'm @karadetwiller.com!
It took literally 30 seconds, and now I'm @karadetwiller.com!
December 9, 2024 at 5:12 PM
I learned from @kmarford.bsky.social during last weeks #FreelanceChat that you can change your handle to your domain name, if you have one!
It took literally 30 seconds, and now I'm @karadetwiller.com!
It took literally 30 seconds, and now I'm @karadetwiller.com!
I'm currently working on a little revamp for my website, and I would love to see examples of freelancer/consultant/solopreneur sites you love!
Here are a few I've been looking at for inspo:
www.brandbybrandy.com
lexroman.com @lexroman.com
www.jamiercox.com
www.ericaschneider.me
Here are a few I've been looking at for inspo:
www.brandbybrandy.com
lexroman.com @lexroman.com
www.jamiercox.com
www.ericaschneider.me
December 9, 2024 at 5:03 PM
I'm currently working on a little revamp for my website, and I would love to see examples of freelancer/consultant/solopreneur sites you love!
Here are a few I've been looking at for inspo:
www.brandbybrandy.com
lexroman.com @lexroman.com
www.jamiercox.com
www.ericaschneider.me
Here are a few I've been looking at for inspo:
www.brandbybrandy.com
lexroman.com @lexroman.com
www.jamiercox.com
www.ericaschneider.me
Me: A calm, chill December sounds nice
Also me: Maybe I'll redo my entire website before January
Also me: Maybe I'll redo my entire website before January
December 6, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Me: A calm, chill December sounds nice
Also me: Maybe I'll redo my entire website before January
Also me: Maybe I'll redo my entire website before January
Well, I'm off to finish up this week's Wishful Working newsletter — sign up at www.wishfulworking.co/subscribe!
#FreelanceChat
#FreelanceChat
Wishful Working
A weekly newsletter exploring self-employment, anti-hustle culture, and the future of work.
www.wishfulworking.co
December 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Well, I'm off to finish up this week's Wishful Working newsletter — sign up at www.wishfulworking.co/subscribe!
#FreelanceChat
#FreelanceChat
Just joined this site and already seeing so many familiar faces on here!
a white cat is laying on its back on the floor and says `` hello . hello ... ''
ALT: a white cat is laying on its back on the floor and says `` hello . hello ... ''
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2024 at 1:56 AM
Just joined this site and already seeing so many familiar faces on here!