I’m so glad to see so many of you who have turned away from bidding sites. I’m especially thrilled that Cheryl made the decision after the last Writers Worth Day. Cheryl, you’ll never regret it! We’re all intelligent people. We know it’s unwise to pay to access job listings. But we’ve done it. Why? Because…
Bid No More
I like the idea of Maria Schneider (formerly of Writer’s Digest fame) holding her own top blog awards. Maria’s blog, Editor Unleashed, is a true writer’s hangout. She dishes out a little bit of industry news, a little bit of Q&A, a dash of how-to, and a lot of personality. It’s fitting that Maria is…
Who Loves You?
It’s that time once again for Michael Stelzner’s Top 10 Blogs for Writers contest. His is one of the most popular contests on the Internet, and probably a windfall for him, for what better way to get your link circulating than to offer people the chance to win something? Kudos to him for a smart…
Don’t Distract Me!
I pulled off the impossible yesterday – I finished not one, but three projects and took a large chunk out of two others. I was able even to squeeze in one of the SOS requests. It’s amazing the amount of work you can accomplish when you avoid distractions. I’ve been thinking about the distractions that…
Pace Yourself
I’m back! Anyone miss me? The trip was wonderful. It was also long enough for me to forget all stresses, worries, projects, and bills owed. How’s that for a great vacation? But I would like to thank the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for welcoming me home with an underpayment of taxes notice. I appreciate the…
Guest Post: Create Your Own Writing Retreat
When I saw Devon Ellington mention a personal writing retreat on her blog, I went a little ga-ga. I begged her to expand on that thought, because who among us can really afford to take time away from clients let alone afford a writing retreat? Devon delivered: here is her advice for carving away time…
Guest Post: Getting What You Pay For
What a treat it’s been gathering posts from some of the best writers I know. I feel so much better leaving you for so long given the great content provided by my chums. Let’s end the week with a super post by my favorite CatalystBlogger Jennifer Williamson. Jen’s primer to business owners is a must-read…
Guest Post: Writing Etiquette
Many thanks to fellow blogger and like-minded soul Georganna Hancock for this excellent post (is it any coincidence that both she and Anne, two of my favorite people, are from the same city?). Georganna takes on business communications in a way that warms my cynical, skeptical heart. It’s why I adore her – her tongue…
Yea, It Feels Like This
You may have seen this video once or twice, but it makes me smile and gets me teary-eyed every time. This is exactly the joy you feel when you’re married to your best friend. Enjoy, everyone. 🙂 Wedding Dance
Guest Post: Put Your Own Writing First
Ah, you thought I’d abandoned you completely, didn’t you? Thanks to a few of my closest cyber chums, I’ve left vapor trails and enough incredible content from these fine writers to keep you discussing/debating until I get back. Today’s post by Anne Wayman speaks directly to that awesome Craving Balance workshop Lisa Gates has going….