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‘Tis the Season
Ah, Christmas and the New Year – a time for reflection, reminiscing, and getting screwed along the way. Huh? As the new year approaches, I’ve been inundated with “You’ve been accepted!” notices from associations and organizations I’ve never heard of. In one case, I know it all too well. I suggest you hand-select your own…
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Separating Fact from Fiction
I love a good scare-tactic email, really I do. But they’re only effective if your audience is somewhat dumber than you are. For example, I received an email last week pontificating on the healthcare debate – the email expressed grave concern because “Congress and the Prez” are exempt from what’s written in the 28th Amendment:…
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The Writing Freebie
I read with interest and a little more sarcastic laughter than I’d planned a post or two by people on other blogs basically scoffing and calling professionals who hold themselves to a higher earning standard hypocritical. At issue – the fact that we “bemoan” writing for too little, then post free weblogs. Oh, if only…
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If It’s December, It Must Be June
Short and sweet today – I’m trying to get a holiday going here. Diane Parkin is ahead of the rest of us, and I thank her for it. Did you ever get a great idea about a summer vacation, but can’t market it because hey, it’s summer already? Diane’s posted some excellent prompts on her…
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Who Wears What Pants?
With the Internet world still reeling from James Chartrand’s recent confession, we’re all left wondering exactly what gender has to do with anything. But it does, doesn’t it? Whether you’re a writer or a CEO, you’re judged on many factors, gender being one of them. Think about how many times you’ve encountered gender bias. I…
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The Lost Art of Competence
Maybe it’s my karma to end up with payment issues and all things monetary driving me up the wall at Christmas. Yesterday’s installment was a credit card company telling me that yes, I did mail my payment in time, but I got a late fee anyway. Pour quoi? Apparently, I needed to pay the bill…
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Taking the High Road
With a raging debate being rehashed over on dear friend Anne Wayman’s site, I added my thoughts once more on the side of writers valuing their skills enough to demand more than $10-20 an article. The resistance by one poster in particular was so caustic I’ve decided no more. No more will I add my…
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Worthy Tip: Give Yourself 15 Minutes
Oh, did I raise an eyebrow or two when I mentioned this week that I spend 15 minutes a day marketing! You don’t believe it, do you? But it’s true. I don’t spend a ton of time marketing. My marketing is virtual and quick – therefore, it shouldn’t take much time. Oh, not every marketing…
