What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday by John Steinbeck Yesterday was phone-and-email day. I had a bunch of interviews to conduct, and I finished contacting all the folks I’d met at the conference. Today I’m talking with one of them in more detail about what he’s looking for. Part of the work yesterday was putting together…
Tag: writers’ worth
Startups or Not
What I’m reading: Guide to Human Conduct by P. R. SarkarWhat’s on the iPod: Better Together by Jack Johnson Back to normal. With Mom back home, I had about three hours uninterrupted to get some work done. I managed a good bit. I have a head start on the newsletter project, all parties contacted, and…
Forward Motion
Thanks to everyone who participated, commented, and spread the word about Writers Worth Week. Thanks especially to those who hosted my blog posts last week. If you missed them, you can find them here: Cathy MillerKimberly BenAnne WaymanJenn MatternDevon EllingtonTiah BeautementZukiswa WannerDamaria Senne If you missed commenting on Friday or yours was one of the…
Writers Worth Week, Day Four: Define Your Target
What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday by John SteinbeckWhat’s on the iPod: Tupelo Honey by Van Morrison Hurry on over to Jenn Mattern’s All Freelance Writing. Jenn, who is a writer and business person we should all emulate, has given yours truly the space to rant on about more things worth-related. Give her comment love, will…
Writers Worth Week, Day Three: Improve Yourself
What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday by John SteinbeckWhat’s on the iPod: Summer Nights by Rascal Flatts I must be nuts. Riding the fumes of my business/vacation trip to Vancouver, I schedule Writers Worth Week. Then right smack in the middle of that miracle of scheduling – today – my mother arrives for a visit. I’m…
Writers Worth Week, Day Two: Create Your Own Reality
What I’m reading: Cannery Row by John Steinbeck (finished it!)What’s on the iPod: Soul and Skin by The Clarks Thank you all for a fabulous start to Writers Worth Week yesterday! It was a great outpouring of support and suggestions. You’ve proven once again that the writing community is the best support system on the…
Welcome to Writers Worth Week!
I’m baaaaack….. Okay, I’ll admit to writing this before I left, but I know I won’t have the energy after the cross-country flight that gets in late in the evening. So forgive me that, okay? Today kicks off the fourth annual Writers Worth celebration! I have blog posts popping up all over the Internet this…
Worthy Tip: This Job, Not That Job
What’s on the iPod: Yes, I Would by Frightened Rabbit Got a good deal of work out off the desk yesterday, which feels good. I can actually invoice a respectable amount this month. I did have a wrangling with PayPal. Just try holding a joint account with someone while you have another account, and then…
Worthy Tip: This Job, Not That Job
What I’m reading: Late Wife by Claudia EmersonWhat’s on the iPod: Better Together by Jack Johnson I have a guest post up over at About Freelance Writing. Give it a look when you can. Oh, if I had a nickel for every lousy job offer I’ve come across, I’d have more money than the jobs…
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…