What I’m reading downstairs: The Jungle by Upton SinclairWhat’s on the iPod: Nothing Like You by Frightened Rabbit Don’t forget to register for The Confident Freelancer seminar this Saturday from your very own computer chair! Devon Ellington and I have nine information-packed sessions for you covering fiction and nonfiction topics, plus two attendees will win…
Month: March 2011
Irish I Were Taller
Quick Note: Yours truly got her wires crossed and posted the wrong link to the Webinar. This is the correct link. Devon and I would love to have you join us. Wow. Ten hours in one spot is something I usually reserve for this computer chair. But yesterday at 10 am I found a prime…
Faith, Begorrah, and Anniversaries
What I’m reading upstairs: The Violent Bear It Away by Flannery O’ConnorWhat’s on the iPod: Shipping Up to Boston by Dropkick Murphys Quick Note: If you’re trying to sign up for the Webinar, we’ve moved the sign-up page because the ISP is heinous. Here’s the new link. If you have any more issues, please email…
Making It Happen
What I’m reading upstairs: The Violent Bear It Away by Flannery O’ConnorWhat’s on the iPod: Hey, Hey by Dispatch Don’t forget – sign up now for the one-day Webinar hosted by Devon Ellington and yours truly! I’d love to see you there. Here’s the link. Interesting day yesterday. Because I’m awaiting approval on one project,…
The State of Freelance Mind
What I’m reading upstairs: Shopgirl by Steve MartinWhat’s on the iPod: Shut Up and Let Me Go by The Ting Tings I’m getting a late start this morning. I don’t know about the rest of you, but when the time changes, it always hits me on Tuesday – not Sunday or Monday. Weird. Beware the…
Going Green
What I’m reading: The Jungle by Upton SinclairWhat’s on the iPod: Fear of Falling by The Badlees Note: I’ve got a guest post up on About Freelance Writing, and I’m making an appearance on Susan Johnston’s The Urban Muse blog. Give them a visit. For some reason, I’m enjoying weekends more. Not that I don’t…
Things That Make Me Smile
What I’m reading upstairs: Shopgirl by Steve MartinWhat’s on the iPod: Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People Busy day doing nothing billable – yet. Worked out details with a partner on an upcoming project. Also put together a mailing list for an upcoming conference I’m attending. I’m trying to drum up business before the…
The Low-paying Rut
What’s on the iPod: In These Shoes by Bette Midler Yesterday was one of those “busy” days where I didn’t accomplish much that anyone could see. But there was significant progress made on an upcoming project and more planning for yet another one. And I got a note from a client via Twitter – he’s…
Your Face Value
What’s on the iPod: F*ck You by Cee Lo Green Don’t you love getting books? I’m not your Kindle type, so don’t come singing the praises of yet another computer screen to me, but I appreciate that you buy books in any form. I prefer paper. But my son and his girlfriend sent a package…
Censorship v. Common Sense
What I’m reading: The Jungle by Upton SinclairWhat’s on the iPod: All You Ever Do is Bring Me Down by The Mavericks It’s funny what happens on a blog when you’re not looking. I went back over the comments added to this blog over the weekend, and I found myself doing something I don’t normally…