What’s on the iPod: Lonesome by Dr Dog Disjointed day yesterday — it started with an appointment that lasted until lunch time. I came home, got busy on a large project, but I was lacking steam. I pushed through and managed a few thousand words, but not the kind of progress I’d hoped for. Today…
Satisfying Recharges
What’s on the iPod: In the End (There’s Only Love) by Ewert and the Two Dragons Sometimes accomplishing a lot doesn’t mean wearing yourself out. I had a weekend that started with a long list of things that had to be done. By Sunday, I was relaxing and not over-tired. That’s a good way to…
Monthly Assessment: August 2013
What’s on the iPod: Life by The Avett Brothers Well, I’m back. Fishing was amazing, the weather was just right — sunny, warm days followed by those lazy rain showers that just beg for naps to be taken. It was a pleasant few days away, and Ontario, per usual, was good to me. I jumped…
Doing Nothing Wrong
What’s on the iPod: Mission by Dispatch I’m back. I promise you I’m not yet in front of the computer. I know myself enough to realize that after a long ride back from Ontario, I’m not getting to posting until two days later. I’ll avail you of my trip details, and of the fish almost caught,…
5 Ways to Look Like an Inept Writer
What’s on the iPod: Plenty of stuff; I’m in the car driving to Ontario View from the cottage Vacation time. At long last, I get the heck out of Dodge. At first I felt guilt for wanting a few days off — didn’t I just have a surgery/convalescence? Isn’t that time off? Yes. And definitely…
4 Ways to Set Writerly Boundaries
What’s on the iPod: The Last Time by Taylor Swift ft. Gary Lightbody Writers: Take part in a FREE chat with veteran writer Cathy Miller Thursday, 8/29 at 1 pm ET/10 am PT Register for free access here I thought I’d have a nicely paced week, have time to research for an article, take time…
Heeding Writing Client Warning Shots
What’s on the iPod: Blue Skies Again by The David Mayfield Parade Last week was a nice transition from a light workload to a faster pace. I ended the week with another project and a few potential ones from the same client. Plus I saw my surgeon Friday morning and got the good news: I’ve…
Writerly Wednesday
What’s on the iPod: Radioactive by Imagine Dragons It’s August. I can tell by the silence. Where last year I had a summer of confinement (tons of work at once from May until December, really), this summer I could probably take off entirely and never be missed. Well, except for one large project and a…
4 Simple Moves to Impress Your Writing Clients
What’s on the iPod: Middle Brother by Middle Brother It’s amazing just how much you can change your perspective in a few short days. My husband switched out his desk from this massive, executive monstrosity to an original, mission-style hunk of gorgeousness. Not only is the desk much smaller, but the study is now arranged…
Avoiding the Dangling Carrot Effect
What’s on the iPod: Lonesome by Dr. Dog It’s been a busy week despite not having a ton of work. One project is monopolizing my time, but there’s real headway on it. Another project is coming in tomorrow (I hope), and I’ll have to split time yet again. Meantime, I write. I was listening to…