I mentioned the other day I had a call on a project from a potential new client. It’s not going to work this time, but mainly because her budget is tight and she’s hoping to spend where it makes the most sense. In my opinion, the project she outlined was critical, but I’ll let her…
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Freelance Essentials
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…
Guest Post: How Writing Fiction Feeds into Business Writing
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…
Deadly Marketing Mistakes
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…
Things That Make My Head Explode Redux
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…
The Running of the Bull
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…
What’s Your Responsibility?
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…
Monthly Assessment: May 2011
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…
Why It’s Okay to Be Alone All Day
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…
It’s Not Really That Bad
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,…