What’s on the iPodl: Icarus by Bastille What a day. I should have known, in fact I did, that the power would be out in the morning. The electric company sent a notice, and I put it on my desk so that I’d put it on my calendar. Almost instantly, that notice was buried in a pile…
4 Ways to Kill Your Writing Business
What’s on the iPod: Don’t Swallow the Cap by The National I love pay days. Since those days are unpredictable for us writers, it’s always like getting a much-needed gift. Yesterday, I received the third such “gift” and am now set pretty well for the holidays. That doesn’t mean marketing stops; on the contrary, it…
The Multitasker
What’s on the iPod: Innocence by The Airborne Toxic Event My aunt has two homes — one here in the Philly area and one in Florida. She says of her coming back here “Re-entry gets tougher every time.” After many weekends of projects and planning, I get it now. Each weekend has been jammed with…
Moody Blues
What’s on the iPod: Late March, Death March by Frightened Rabbit Yesterday, I was in a mood. A few things happened that had me both ticked off and depressed. It started before my feet hit the floor with my plans thwarted by roofers. Then a flood of really weird and rather dumb conversations and commentary…
Top Apps for Writers
What’s on the iPod: Trash Tongue Talker by Jack White Another FREE call: Join me at noon ET this Thursday for a free, 30-minute call. This week’s topic: sticky client situations. Register here for access How decadent it is to have some free time! I finished a bunch of work early on Monday, so I had…
6 Ways to Write Less and Earn More
What’s on the iPod: Holy by Frightened Rabbit Another FREE call: Join me at noon ET this Thursday for a free, 30-minute call. This week’s topic: sticky client situations. Register here for access With another fun weekend behind me, I’m once again glad to be sitting here working. His children were home, so it was…
Nor’easters and Writing Questions
What I’m listening to: Mademoiselle De Paris by Jacqueline Francois As I write this, we’re waiting for the brunt of a Nor’easter making its way up the coast. Joy. Here I am with a faulty furnace and a house full of people. Oh well. Water wings for all and more wine! Finally, I finished the…
The Writing Client Checklist
What’s on the iPod: Falling by Desmond Myers I dont’ know why it’s so, but I’ve always found Tuesdays to be some of the busiest days I’ve ever worked. Yesterday was no exception. I started with some interviews and quick articles, then progressed to more interviews and article revisions, then on to the large project,…
5 Options for the Fractured Writing Work Day
What’s on the iPod: Conductor by We Were Promised Jetpacks I had yet another weekend where I was glad to see Monday. Had a great time, but it was a busy time. On Friday, my husband and I met in the city for First Friday. It was probably the slowest train ride I’ve had in…
Weirdness, Shutdowns, and Monthly Assessments
What’s on the iPod: Moment of Surrender by U2 Closed. Can’t walk here. Can’t park here. Can’t do anything but keep driving on by. Because it’s a national historic park, Valley Forge is officially closed, and the rangers are making sure people stay off the trails and out of harm’s way. It’s rather unprecedented to…