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Writing Tool #4: Empathy
What’s on the iPod: Everybody Talks by Neon Trees I spent yesterday perfecting a brochure (which I’m sure I’ll hate the minute it’s printed), working on client sales sheets, and brainstorming both article and blog ideas. It’s been slow and I’m getting tired of waiting for projects that should have been here last week. My…
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Writing Tool #3: Time Management
What’s on the iPod: No News by Lonestar Head over to the Productive Writers blog to see John Soares’ interview with Anne Wayman and yours truly. Thanks, John! Bit of a blur yesterday in terms of getting work done or anything remotely associated with marketing. I did have contact with three potential clients — the…
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Things That Are Never Okay
What’s on the iPod: The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie by Red Hot Chili Peppers Did you have a wonderful weekend? If I were to paint a picture of the perfect Easter weekend, we had it. Sunny, warmish, everything was green and in bloom, and we were compelled to take two walks on Sunday because…
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Friday Peeves
What’s on the iPod: Love Interruption by Jack White A mindful Good Friday and Passover to you all. May whatever your celebration is be blessed and filled with love. Though I made an effort to avoid it when possible, I didn’t give up complaining for Lent. Good thing, for there was plenty going on this…
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Writing Tool #2: Flexibility
What’s on the iPod: Only Love Can Break Your Heart by Neil Young I love when you inspire posts, and today is no different. Last week we talked about traits of a successful freelancer. Damaria Senne, author, blogger, and wonderful human being, said for her, a freelancer needs flexibility – “A willingness to try new…
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Guest Post: Do as I Say, Not as I Do
What’s on the iPod: The Unicorn by Holcombe Waller What a treat! Cathy Miller of Simply Stated Business has offered up today’s post, which is a great look at the writer’s attitude turned around. Thank you, Cathy, for such a neat post! Danger Ahead: Do As I Say Not As I Do By Cathy MillerThere…
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Technology Tuesday
What’s on the iPod: Baby’s Got Sauce by G Love and Special Sauce Somewhat slow day yesterday. I talked in the morning with two clients — one a potential client of mine, the other an ongoing client for my ongoing client (confused yet?). I may have a gig with the first and definitely have some…
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Monthly Assessment: March 2012
What I’m reading: The Hamlet by William FaulknerWhat’s on the iPod: Walk Like an Egyptian by The Bangles April. Really? I’m still getting used to 2012. If you must know, I’m still getting used to the 20– part instead of 19–. It was a slightly slower month mainly because I focused on marketing for the…