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Tuesday, July 20, 2004

Writing on the Job... It's Allowed, Right??

Well, I guess it is when you're the editor! Or at least "An" editor. But what about when things get so slooowww in the office that you find yourself daydreaming about your dream house, your handsome one and free time necessary to write your freelance articles when you get home? I took my life into... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 19, 2004

Writing My Way to My DREAM HOUSE....

Many thoughts cruise through my mind as I realize I am approaching the age in which many of my friends and cousins are getting married... A neighbor for whom I used to babysit is moving away soon and selling their home-- a beautiful, magnificent home that I would love to own--for it is surely my... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 18, 2004

You Wanted to Know Whom I Write For... Well, Here's a LIST!

This is not to say that I have a ton of regular contributions for these publications, but here is my "current" list of "clients," if you will.... 1. My new job at the ADVANCE of Bucks County (weekly paper) requires me to write, as I am their News Editor... Rock ON! 2. The Free Press, of Quakertown,... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 16, 2004

Away from Home (the "Home Office," of sorts), But Still Writing...

That's what you gotta do if you are to be successful. I only know this from trial and error... now that I have a full-time job, my goal is to average at least $100 a week in freelancing. Do you think I can do it? Hey, anything is possible! I just cranked out an article that will pay me 40 bucks in... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 14, 2004

Writing: Caution--Read "Will Cause You to Hold Eyes Open with Toothpicks!"

Yes, sadly, today called for a case of toothpicks in my car and my purse but unfortunately I did not have them. My eyes suffered the annoying unquenchable desire to shut, shut, shut.... My day began with a power outage, followed by a bit late of an arrival to work... about 9:20am. We were treated to... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 13, 2004

Secrets to Starting Out Toward a Successful Writing Career...

What can take just a few minutes a day but works wonders for your motivation and routine? Writing on a Regular Basis!! Even if you just take five minutes to write down a few thoughts, crank out a poem or scrawl out a To-Do List or even a shopping list, it is still writing. And the routine you set... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 12, 2004

When Writing Becomes a Give and Take... What Do YOU Do?

Today, to top off my bad day, I called one of my freelance editors at her request. She had heard of my new position with the newspaper group and she politely let me know that I could no longer freelance for their paper due to that. She said good luck with it and to let her know if I ever decide to... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 8, 2004

Starting of the Book!!

Tonight I hand-wrote two full pages---two fronts and two backs---for my first try at a book. I have tons and tons of ideas, but I am starting with the one for which I received the most encouragement and inspiration so far. I really just want to write this book... I don't want to go to work tomorrow,... Sign in to see full entry.

FIVE Painless Ways to Potentially Secure at Least One Writing Assignment...

If you try all five of these and still don't get a chance to make it with even ONE assignment, either you are having the worst day in the history of luck or you simply need to come beat my dancing tush! FIVE Painless Ways to Potentially Secure at Least One Writing Assignment: 1. Go Online and look... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 7, 2004

Even Writers Must Sleep....

My last post was six hours ago. I should be long in bed, but I am not. It is nearly one AM. So much about getting my tail to bed earlier! I did get a few things done today--set up my new printer, worked before that, and slugged around doing not a whole lot. Oh yea, found my checkbook and made a... Sign in to see full entry.

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