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Posted on June 8, 2011 by lwidmer

What I’m reading: Inishfallen Fare Thee Well by Sean O’CaseyWhat’s on the iPod: Keep Yourself Warm by Frightened Rabbit I’ve got a post up over on StoryPot, which is a great blog run by two terrific ladies – Damaria Senne and Pamela Moeng. Hop on over and give those ladies some comment love. Ahhhh…feels good…

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Guest Post: How Writing Fiction Feeds into Business Writing

Posted on June 7, 2011 by lwidmer

I’ve never said it outright here on the blog, but this isn’t just a space for nonfiction writers to learn how to grow their businesses. Any and all advice offered here should be applicable to the fiction market, as well. Still, if you harbor any doubt, Annabel Aidan will set you straight. You know her…

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Deadly Marketing Mistakes

Posted on June 6, 2011 by lwidmer

What I’m reading: Inishfallen Fare Thee Well by Sean O’CaseyWhat’s on the iPod: Helena Beat by Foster the People Hop on over to Devon Ellington’s Ink in My Coffee to get your copy of Devon’s latest book, Assumption of Right, just out today! Devon will be by tomorrow with a guest post on how her…

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Things That Make My Head Explode Redux

Posted on June 3, 2011 by lwidmer

What I’m reading: Inishfallen Fare Thee Well by Sean O’CaseyWhat’s on the iPod: The Sweetest Thing by U2 It’s Friday, and it’s time for my semi-regular brain dump of all those things that just singe my eyes and fry my brain cells. I’m talking about the things that make my head explode – the usual…

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The Running of the Bull

Posted on June 2, 2011 by lwidmer

What I’m reading: Inishfallen, Fare Thee Well by Sean O’CaseyWhat’s on the iPod: Almost Famous by Eminem Yesterday started a bit shakily. I’d called my dad to wish him happy birthday (77 years young), and as I was talking to my mom, I started getting that moving light in my eyes. Great. Migraine. (No, Mom…

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What’s Your Responsibility?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by lwidmer

What I’m reading: The Loved One by Evelyn WaughWhat’s on the iPod: Summertime by Kenny Chesney Yesterday felt like a marathon. I spent five hours in the morning finishing projects, starting projects, and sending out invoices. When I stood up at 1 pm, I was ready for a break. Off to the pool. Only the…

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Monthly Assessment: May 2011

Posted on May 31, 2011 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Changing by The Airborne Toxic Event Wow, another month bites the dust, eh? This one flew by for me. I had a week off at the beginning, thanks to the Vancouver conference and vacation. I expected a lower total as a result. Good thing – it was low. Maybe part of…

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Why It’s Okay to Be Alone All Day

Posted on May 27, 2011 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: You Were Never There by Diego Garcia HOT day at the ball park! Not sure how hot, but when we got home our thermometer (the one in the shade) registered 87 degrees. But there was a nice breeze and I had a new Phillies hat, so we toughed it out. The…

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It’s Not Really That Bad

Posted on May 26, 2011 by lwidmer

What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday (and loving it) by John SteinbeckWhat’s on the iPod: Sad Song by The Cars Yesterday went well. Lots done before noon, which meant I was able to take off in the car (roof down) and enjoy the only sun we’ve seen in weeks. Two hours of the glorious outdoors later,…

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Many Points of Contact

Posted on May 25, 2011 by lwidmer

What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday by John SteinbeckWhat’s on the iPod: King of Diamonds by Motopony Wow, just head off to lunch thinking you have tons of time….the emails must have come in instantly after I left the house. Five urgent requests, all of them a priority. I sorted through quickly and got to the…

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  1. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley
    May 25, 2011

    I always like meeting in person because I feel like I show my best self that way. Of That's probably the most difficult way, though – catching people when they have free time, and of course, proximity. But following up afterwards is much easier for me. I send a nice hand-written note and a business card if it was more of a casual meeting, letting them know what I do and how I could help them. Sometimes I also follow up with a phone call if I get the impression that's a good form of communication for them. I think evaluating people and being perceptive to their needs is very important – both when offering your services and methods of follow up. Not every form is good for every client. And they appreciate it when you treat them individually.

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  2. Devon Ellington Avatar
    Devon Ellington
    May 25, 2011

    I love using postcards. I'm a big believer in handwritten cards for the Yuletide season, too, just saying, "Hope you had a great year & that next year is even better — thinking of you!"

    While a lot of the actual work is done electronically, as both a customer and a provider, I like regular contact via post.

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  3. Lori Avatar
    Lori
    May 25, 2011

    Ashley, I like in-person, too. It's tough and I get to do it so rarely, but I really enjoy that personal connection. Oddly, Twitter gives me a pretty good substitute. 🙂 Hand-written notes are wonderful – they're so rare anymore that it feels like a novelty!

    Devon, I agree. Contact beyond work is so important. You've sold me on the power of postcards.

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