Comments on: “Doing Good” as Motivation to do Great Things https://freelancewritingpros.com/doing-good/ Advanced Marketing & Business Tips for Experienced Freelance Writers Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:24:42 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Jennifer Mattern https://freelancewritingpros.com/doing-good/#comment-65 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:59:07 +0000 https://allfreelancewriting.com/?p=34236#comment-65 In reply to Sharon Hurley Hall.

That’s another great point Sharon. Sometimes volunteer work gives us more flexibility to play with new ideas. And for newer writers, it can be much-needed experience (and far more valuable with a respectable organization in your portfolio than taking on cheap gigs for no-name clients).

]]> By: Jennifer Mattern https://freelancewritingpros.com/doing-good/#comment-64 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:54:54 +0000 https://allfreelancewriting.com/?p=34236#comment-64 In reply to Cathy Miller.

Thank YOU for the post idea and quote. 🙂

Wise words as always Cathy. 🙂

]]> By: Sharon Hurley Hall https://freelancewritingpros.com/doing-good/#comment-63 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 13:03:31 +0000 https://allfreelancewriting.com/?p=34236#comment-63 Thanks for the mention, Jenn. It feels good to speak out about the things that matter, and I agree that giving back to others can be incredibly motivating. One of my volunteer gigs is managing a website and social media for a local complementary health organization. In addition to the feel-good factor, I’ve ended up benefiting by having another place to test out strategies.

]]> By: Cathy Miller https://freelancewritingpros.com/doing-good/#comment-62 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:42:40 +0000 https://allfreelancewriting.com/?p=34236#comment-62 Thanks for the shout-out, Jenn. I am humbled by your kind words. I love your examples from your nonprofit work. Something else we share – I hated fundraising, too. But what an eye-opener that has been.

I had no idea how many people have been affected by cancer until I began hearing their very personal stories through my fundraising. I realized this was not about my discomfort in asking for money. It was honoring the memory and the battle of anyone touched by this insidious disease.

And I have to thank you for bringing me an insight I had never really thought about before. I wanted to leave the corporate world for some time. I had researched and kept thinking, “I’m going to do this.” But I was afraid to pull the trigger.

My participation in the 3-Day event has taught me many things. One such lesson was I could do much more than I ever thought I could. That realization helped me make the leap from the corporate world to freelancing. I have never looked back.

I encourage everyone to find what motivates them. Look outside yourself. You may be surprised what you find. Thanks again, Jenn.

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