. . . is simple – there’s too darn much of it. In the olden days, you could either send letters or show up in person. Then the telephone was invented, and you could send letters, show up, or call. Eventually, it became rude to drop in on someone, and then everyone got email. So… [Read More]
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Category: Advice for Freelancers
Kicking off the 2013 WordCount Blogathon
Yes, it’s that time of year again – time for the WordCount Blogathon. Each year, bloggers commit to posting every day for a month. Now, June is a killer month (but aren’t they all?), but I’m going to see what happens. Last year, it really got me into the habit of using this blog and… [Read More]
Good Life Project Creed
2013 hasn’t been the best year for me or for too many people I know and love. A friend suggested that I check out the Good Life Project, and I found this. Inspiring, huh? Like this? Check out Good Life Project.
Why I Love My Netbook
I know, I know, it’s so horribly old-fashioned in a tablet world, but I am the happy owner of my second ASUS eee PC. It’s a perfect machine for traveling, whether to downtown or halfway across the world. Mine is loaded with the full version of Microsoft Office, so I can do any work I… [Read More]
Camera Conundrum
For a while now, I’ve wanted to learn photography. I figure that I have editors who might be willing to buy some photos from me, depending on the story, and that the experience of a visual practice would be a good contrast with writing. I have a fancy camera (bought second-hand from Adorama), and I… [Read More]