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6 Ways to Be a Studious Writer

Posted on by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: 1983 by Neon Trees Tax day – as if any of you needed to be reminded. We hired an accountant this year, who did an amazing job and found us some deductions we hadn’t taken in the past. We still paid, but because I’d calculated my portion of things early, I…

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The Lemming Factor

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What’s on the iPod: Strange Girl by The Airborne Toxic Event Despite having a clear plan in place yesterday, my day spiraled from laid-back to somewhat chaotic. I didn’t get done half of the stuff on my list. I didn’t have any deadlines, which is probably for the best. A lot of piddly stuff got…

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Guest Post: Repurpose with Good Intentions

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What’s on the iPod: Super Bass by Nicki Minaj (Yes I did, yes I did!) Good day of work yesterday. I started the second portion of a large project, scheduled some conference meetings, and worked through some revisions to a project. Plus, it’s finally gorgeous here on the East coast — yesterday was 75 degrees…

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Weekends to Recover From

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What’s on the iPod: Nothing Like You by Frightened Rabbit (live at Union Transfer) Oh, what a weekend! By the end of Saturday, well, it was Sunday. (Forgive my Captain Obvious moment this one time.) We awoke Saturday morning early and were in the car by 8 for the Tartan Day Parade in Manhattan and…

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Lateness on the Edge of Town

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What’s on the iPod: Middle Brother by Middle Brother It’s Friday already? I can’t believe it. I’ve no time for a weekend, but here it comes. I got a gig in two days ago that will have me busy through April, though I suspect I’ll have it done early. Also, I have an article due…

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Monthly Assessment: March 2013

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What’s on the iPod: 5 Years Time by Noah and the Whale I don’t know why it feels like March was shorter than February, but there you go. This month’s assessment raced up on me — so much so I missed it entirely. But we’re not going to overlook it. That woudn’t be helpful, would…

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How to Be Stupid at Marketing Yourself

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What’s on the iPod: The Air Near My Fingers by The White Stripes Did you have a nice Easter/nice weekend? Ours was lovely. Saturday was sunny and warm enough to go into the garden. I pulled up as much whitlow grass as I could find, and we cleaned up twigs. Saturday night was church, as…

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Idea Thievery

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What’s on the iPod: Ghosts That We Knew by Mumford & Sons (clickable link!) Last chance, people! The 8 Steps to Conference Marketing Success e-course is about to disappear. Register by Monday, April 1st to reserve your spot in this self-study course designed to teach you how to attend a trade show and win new clients….

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When to Give it Away

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What’s on the iPod: Life by The Avett Brothers In 6 days, it will be gone. 8 Steps to Conference Marketing Success self-study course: Broken out into easy-to-follow sections, the course shows you every step in the process of marketing at conferences. You’ll learn how to choose a conference, when and what to communicate with potential…

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4 Ways to Put More Marketing Cash in Your Pocket

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What’s on the iPod: Through My Prayers by The Avett Brothers One more week to sign up! 8 Steps to Conference Marketing Success self-study course: Broken out into easy-to-follow sections, the course shows you every step in the process of marketing at conferences. You’ll learn how to choose a conference, when and what to communicate with…

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  1. Devon Ellington Avatar
    Devon Ellington

    I let them know why I think their company is exciting, and why I'm the right person to communicate said enthusiasm to a broader audience.

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  2. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    You'd be surprised how many people forget to do just that, Devon.

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  3. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    I look for unexpectedly related markets, and try to spin one pitch off another. Maybe I'll query a TV magazine about a new home and garden show, then send LOIs or queries to a few shelter magazines. So many industries and professions overlap, the possibilities are endless.

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