What’s on the iPod: Cinderella Man by Eminem A week or so ago, I was reading through the comments when something our own Wendy Johnson’s comment about writing for mills. She said, ” I wish I could say that I never did it. On the other hand, though, it taught me some valuable lessons.” That’s…
Month: February 2011
Worthy Tip: This Job, Not That Job
What’s on the iPod: Love the Way You Lie by Eminem (with Rihanna) Odd day yesterday. I managed a small, complex project and got some brainstorming for a larger project started. At lunchtime I dashed out hoping to find a coat. I have a friend in my meditation group who’s having a rough time and…
Writer, Help Thyself
What I’m reading: Night Crawler by Diane ParkinWhat’s on the iPod: Valley of Tomorrow by Needtobreathe Yesterday was a busy day. I had three interviews for an article plus a small project to finish up in between all the calls. I managed to get some research cobbled together for the calls, so I’m happy where…
Spreading the Wings
What’s on the iPod: 25 to Life by Eminem Crazy day yesterday. Had some research to do and a small project to handle, but mostly I spent the day going over contracts and arranging interviews for an article. Today starts what I call my Marathon Interview Week – four in two days. It doesn’t sound…
Putting Your Professional Foot Down
What I’m reading: Night Crawler by Diane ParkinWhat’s on the iPod: One by U2 Yesterday was a day of coordinating interviews and contracts. The only writing I did consisted of a complaint letter. Here’s what happened: Daughter was called for an interview with a company seven states away. She asked for a phone interview. Nothing…
Ups and Downs
What I’m reading: Night Crawler by Diane ParkinWhat’s on the iPod: Laundry Room by The Avett Brothers There is no joy in Mudville…. Funny how to the losers, it’s just a game (we keep telling ourselves), but to the winners, what a game! Congratulations to Packers fans everywhere. A well-deserved, hard-fought win. Had a nice…
Shipping Up to Boston
What’s on the iPod: Shipping Up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys By the time you read this, I’ll have been in Boston and will be heading back. His mom’s 90th birthday party was yesterday and we were all gathering post-storm in Boston to celebrate. Because it’s Friday and I have a BIG weekend ahead (football…
What’s in Your Freelance Basket?
What I’m reading: Night Crawler by Diane Parkin What’s on the iPod: The Electric Boogie by Marcia Griffiths (Oh, yes I did!) Nice day yesterday. I managed one small project, then had the rest of the day to plan out an article, including lining up interviews and scaring up some experts. The experts part was…
Yes Virginia, You Can Over-promote
What I’m reading: Night Crawler by Diane ParkinWhat’s on the iPod: No Good with Faces by Jack Johnson Nice slow day yesterday. Slow in the sense that I had time to breathe a little and think as I arranged interviews for a new project. I took some time to read a little industry news and…
Five Stupid Freelance Moves
What I’m reading: A History of Irish Fairies by Carolyn WhiteWhat’s on the iPod: True Believer by The Clarks A number of years ago today, I looked for the first time into eyes that altered my world forever. A stranger then, he melted me when he latched onto my pinkie with his little hand. He…