Dear Santa:

I’ve been nice all year. I turned in work on deadline….most of the time. I tracked down headshots when requested, did re-writes without complaining and always included source lists.

So, if you’re wondering what to get me, here’s what’s on this freelancer’s Christmas wish list:

1. A new computer and monitor, and the time to transfer all my important data from the old one to the new one.

2. A week off of anything related to work between Christmas and New Year’s, including checking email.

3. Inspiration, to keep coming up with ideas for stories and this blog that editors and readers will like.

4. More time in 2012 to work on a few pet projects.

5. That all the publications I write for switch to direct deposit.

6. That all my assignments in 2012 pay $2 or more a word (hey, a girl can dream).

7. That all my current clients renew their contracts next year.

Fellow writers and freelancers, what’s on your Christmas wish list?

Portland gets white just in time for Christmas

WordCount is busy celebrating the season and playing in the snow. Beginning  Monday, Dec. 29, I’ll spend a week rerunning some of the year’s most popular posts on freelancing, digital media and the news business. Until then, Merry Christmas!