“One of my New Years resolutions is to make the content I wish to see in the world.” –Amanda Litman

I love this quote. Creating the content I want to see in the world is the heart behind a lot of the work I do. It’s why I’ve done book projects, why I started West St. Paul Reader, why I make postcards and stickers for West St. Paul Reader, and it’s why I started my latest venture Frozen Friday.

I’m thinking about yet another venture thanks to that idea.

The challenge of all these things is making them worth your time. Sometimes creative work is its own reward. Sometimes you just need to do it, and it’s not about getting paid.

But other times, and depending on how many of these projects you have, there is a need to earn something. I find myself frequently in that spot. As a freelancer, there are enough demands on my time and I can’t do everything for free. Side projects can consume my day, and like everyone else I have bills to pay.

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