What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday by John SteinbeckWhat’s on the iPod: Sign of the Times by The Clarks My car is back! Actually, it’s been working since Thursday. It was still dead when the mechanic got to it on Wednesday, which made the cause easier to find. It wouldn’t stay dead, however, but it was…
Worthy Tip: This Job, Not That Job
What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday by John Steinbeck Yesterday was phone-and-email day. I had a bunch of interviews to conduct, and I finished contacting all the folks I’d met at the conference. Today I’m talking with one of them in more detail about what he’s looking for. Part of the work yesterday was putting together…
The Follow Through
What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday by John Steinbeck I’m slowly getting back into my routine post-Vancouver and post-Mom. Yesterday was a good work day. I managed a number of interviews, some articles, and a few blog posts. Today, a little more of the same. Plus I have a few more business cards from the conference…
Stuff I’ve Learned
What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday by John SteinbeckWhat’s on the iPod: Nothing. The car’s in the shop and the iPod is in the car. Why does it seem like I’m running through my days lately? Maybe because I am. I spent yesterday trying to get to phone interviews and doing everything else. But everything else…
Startups or Not
What I’m reading: Guide to Human Conduct by P. R. SarkarWhat’s on the iPod: Better Together by Jack Johnson Back to normal. With Mom back home, I had about three hours uninterrupted to get some work done. I managed a good bit. I have a head start on the newsletter project, all parties contacted, and…
Forward Motion
Thanks to everyone who participated, commented, and spread the word about Writers Worth Week. Thanks especially to those who hosted my blog posts last week. If you missed them, you can find them here: Cathy MillerKimberly BenAnne WaymanJenn MatternDevon EllingtonTiah BeautementZukiswa WannerDamaria Senne If you missed commenting on Friday or yours was one of the…
Writers Worth Week, Day Five: Bringing it Together
I’d like to thank Blogger for giving me minor coronaries as it decided to break yesterday and only now get up and running. I have no idea if this post will even show as my last one from yesterday is still MIA. The final stop on the Writers Worth Week blog tour is the blog…
Writers Worth Week, Day Four: Define Your Target
What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday by John SteinbeckWhat’s on the iPod: Tupelo Honey by Van Morrison Hurry on over to Jenn Mattern’s All Freelance Writing. Jenn, who is a writer and business person we should all emulate, has given yours truly the space to rant on about more things worth-related. Give her comment love, will…
Writers Worth Week, Day Three: Improve Yourself
What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday by John SteinbeckWhat’s on the iPod: Summer Nights by Rascal Flatts I must be nuts. Riding the fumes of my business/vacation trip to Vancouver, I schedule Writers Worth Week. Then right smack in the middle of that miracle of scheduling – today – my mother arrives for a visit. I’m…
Writers Worth Week, Day Two: Create Your Own Reality
What I’m reading: Cannery Row by John Steinbeck (finished it!)What’s on the iPod: Soul and Skin by The Clarks Thank you all for a fabulous start to Writers Worth Week yesterday! It was a great outpouring of support and suggestions. You’ve proven once again that the writing community is the best support system on the…