Happy Spring! Yesterday was one of those glorious days where winter was nowhere to be found. Ironically, that’s pretty much how winter was here this year, so it was no surprise to have 78 degrees, blazing sunshine, and daffodils gleaming in the sun. Oh yes, I played hookie. I did some writing on a manuscript…
Return to Reality
There’s something about the anticipation of an event that sends you into this other-worldly state. That’s how it was for me this year with St. Patrick’s Day. Having had several wonderful celebrations at my favorite pub, I expected no less this year. Let’s just say there are several factors that go into creating a wonderful…
Writerly Resources
Had a fantastic webinar session yesterday! We covered a lot of ground, and there’s a lot more to cover in our next session. It’s not too late for you to join — we recorded this session, and we’ll have handouts at the end. Oh, happy day! Tomorrow is my favorite day of the year (Faith…
What We Don’t Do — Redux
Good day yesterday. I negotiated a fair contract with a new client and I turned down a client project that I simply don’t have time or energy for. I got a few appointments lined up for the upcoming trade show, and I started on the new client project. It was a glorious, sunny day, so…
There’s Still Time: Trade Writing Webinar Registration
Last chance to get on board! We’ve added six more spots for the Trade Magazine Webinar. Register for the two-session 31 Days to Trade Magazine Profits webinar for just just $99 for both sessions. Plus you get a free month of membership in the Five Buck Forum. Hurry! The webinar series begins this Thursday! Click…
Marketing 365: Your Monthly Strategy
Yesterday was a mishmash of fits and stresses — not that anyone blatantly conspired to do so, but it seemed like most (not all) communications were laced with interruptions, technical glitches, miscommunication, confusion, you name it. I see my role in it — in one case, I didn’t read the slews of emails from every…
Not Always the Joiner
Busy yesterday with admin work and a little project in the morning that took no time to complete. After that, Anne and I worked out some of the technology kinks in our upcoming webinar. I was feeling good for the first time in weeks, but I didn’t push it. I gave myself plenty of breaks….
How to Accept Losing Clients
Great weekend. My son was visiting and while I saw him for a small amount of time, that time was special. Sorry to see him leave, but glad for the time he was here. Despite this lingering sinus problem and remaining internal junk going on, I got outside and waged war on the whitlow grass….
The Staple Work
What a difference a day makes. We live in a world where medicines made to cure us make us feel worse. Once one of the antibiotics I’d been taking wore off, I felt infinitely better. Not 100 percent because now I have to wait out the medicine’s effects on the body, but better. If the…
Rest for the Weary
Please head over to Michelle Rafter’s blog, WordCount, to see my guest post. Thank you, Michelle! Sometimes the universe provides what you need when you need it. I’ve felt awful for the last few weeks. This has coincided with a time in my workload where the deadlines were longer and the projects had all been…