There’s always something new to read in the blogosphere, so let’s see what the bloggers had to offer this week.

Jonathan Bailey starts us off by discussing some copyright concerns, providing a primer on Creative Commons. This is one the most common (no pun intended) ways to license your content on the Internet, but you’ll want to know what the different licenses mean and how it all works.

Maeve Maddox recognizes that language can change substantially over time. We don’t talk the same way today as they did during Shakespeare’s time. Similarly, when someone says refers to something as gay, it has an entirely different meaning today than it did in a few hundred years ago. Back in the 14th century, something that was gay was noble, beautiful, excellent, and fine.

James Chartrand is perhaps one of the best authorities on the subject, because “James” doesn’t really exist. He’s actually a “she” in real life. In a recent post, “James” asks whether you should use a pseudonym in your professional work. Many authors have had pen names over the years for a myriad of different reasons, but you have to make your own decision given your own specific circumstances.

Raul Pacheco is a very busy guy. In fact, he’s booked up for months ahead of time. That’s why he is quickly coming to the realization that he can’t be everything to everyone. There are only 24 hours in a day and seven days in a week, so Raul has to be more selective with where and how he spends his time. The good news is that he is incredibly happy as a result.

LaToya Irby provides some very simple advice for all the freelancers, consultants, and other entrepreneurial professionals out there. Nothing quite says “Pay me” like an invoice. A casual e-mail message can only go so far, but a formal invoice allows you to outline your fees in black and white. This way, the client knows exactly how much he owes and exactly what he’s paying for in the first place.