Words on the Page

a freelance writing resource.

  • Stocking the Larder

    What I’m reading upstairs: The Violent Bear it Away by Flannery O’ConnorWhat’s on the iPod: Ten Thousand Words by The Avett Brothers What a busy day yesterday. Devon and I have much, if not all the administrative stuff set up for our Webinar. I created a Facebook page for it, then went back and did…

  • Faking It: Knowing Your Limits

    What I’m reading downstairs: The Jungle by Upton SinclairWhat’s on the iPod: Moondance by Van Morrison Yesterday was like slogging through mud. I had one small project in the morning, then the administrative stuff for this weekend’s one-day Webinar. Hey, if you’ve not signed up, please do so. It’s 79 bucks – a cheap investment…

  • Narrowing the Client Focus

    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…

  • 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…