Check out this site called Writer to Writer Warnings. Useful info out there. I was confused about a response I received to a job I applied for and I ended up googling some information I received and came across this site listing it as a scam.
It's always nice to see sites out there dedicated to helping writers.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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Monday, March 31, 2008
Inventor Spot
Recently I've been writing for InventorSpot.com and am now the Innovative Arts blogger. At first it was rough getting started, but now I love it. I never realized how much work blogging is, but I think it's worth it if you keep at it. And with this position, I have a great time searching the Internet for interesting art out there. It's unbelievable what some people come up with.
Check out some of my recent articles there:
World's First Tattoo - Ouch!
Tooth Tattoos - What Would The Tooth Fairy Think?
Drink (Or Possibly Guzzle) Away the Art
I update often, so check back for more fun articles.
Check out some of my recent articles there:
World's First Tattoo - Ouch!
Tooth Tattoos - What Would The Tooth Fairy Think?
Drink (Or Possibly Guzzle) Away the Art
I update often, so check back for more fun articles.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Not motivated to write? Make a bet with yourself
Found a website today that looked interesting. StickK.com is a site where you can "put a contract out on yourself."
Here's what they say: "On stickK, you draw up an official commitment contract that binds you to achieving a personal goal, be it big or small. By agreeing to this contract, you publicly state your goal and commit to achieving it. Or, if grand public pronouncements aren’t your style, you can tell only people you select. Either way, you’ve committed to a goal and people know about it – so now it’s your reputation at stake!"
You can also place money on it as well. And if you achieve your goal you get the money back. However, if you don't, you can choose to have the money go to a charity of your choice or send it to anyone you want. (Preferably someone you don't like, that way it'll make you work harder).
Seems like a great idea to me. What a way to stick to your writing goals, by putting your hard earned cash into it. :)
Check out stickK to learn more.
Here's what they say: "On stickK, you draw up an official commitment contract that binds you to achieving a personal goal, be it big or small. By agreeing to this contract, you publicly state your goal and commit to achieving it. Or, if grand public pronouncements aren’t your style, you can tell only people you select. Either way, you’ve committed to a goal and people know about it – so now it’s your reputation at stake!"
You can also place money on it as well. And if you achieve your goal you get the money back. However, if you don't, you can choose to have the money go to a charity of your choice or send it to anyone you want. (Preferably someone you don't like, that way it'll make you work harder).
Seems like a great idea to me. What a way to stick to your writing goals, by putting your hard earned cash into it. :)
Check out stickK to learn more.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
When to quit and when not to
How do you know when it's time to quit a gig that just isn't working out for you?
For example, I recently acquired a freelance writing job at a local television station. I attended the meeting and in it was told that I would need to call up local restaurants, get some information and then write a description about them. At the time, I was a little disappointed in hearing that I needed to do some calling, but thought I'd give it a shot since the job paid pretty well.
My first week, I had a 2 day deadline to call 15 restaurants, since he had wanted us to start right away. Okay, fine, I could deal with that, although it stressed me out to no end.
I found that I hated calling these restaurants. Most thought I was a telemarketer and hung up on me, and the ones that stayed on rushed me through because they were busy.
I really liked writing up the descriptions, but to me the cold calling wasn't worth it. I ended up giving it another week to see if maybe I would change my mind, but that second week was worse as the first call I made that week yelled at me for bothering him.
I ended up giving my notice and felt relief immediately afterwards.
Like I said, the money was good but the stress I was going through just wasn't worth it.
At what point do you just give up and think it's for the better? Or are you the type of person that will finish it to the end no matter how much you hate it?
For example, I recently acquired a freelance writing job at a local television station. I attended the meeting and in it was told that I would need to call up local restaurants, get some information and then write a description about them. At the time, I was a little disappointed in hearing that I needed to do some calling, but thought I'd give it a shot since the job paid pretty well.
My first week, I had a 2 day deadline to call 15 restaurants, since he had wanted us to start right away. Okay, fine, I could deal with that, although it stressed me out to no end.
I found that I hated calling these restaurants. Most thought I was a telemarketer and hung up on me, and the ones that stayed on rushed me through because they were busy.
I really liked writing up the descriptions, but to me the cold calling wasn't worth it. I ended up giving it another week to see if maybe I would change my mind, but that second week was worse as the first call I made that week yelled at me for bothering him.
I ended up giving my notice and felt relief immediately afterwards.
Like I said, the money was good but the stress I was going through just wasn't worth it.
At what point do you just give up and think it's for the better? Or are you the type of person that will finish it to the end no matter how much you hate it?
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Deadlines everywhere!
I've been getting pretty steady work lately. I thought at the beginning of this month it would be slow...it started out that way at least. But it never fails, I always get more work when I'm going out of town. But hey, I'm not complaining (not that much at least).
I applied for a Craigslist job posting here in Cleveland at the local news station. I attended a meeting yesterday and afterwards was feeling overwhelmed in the deadlines they gave me.
I didn't sleep last night because I worried about meeting the deadline before I left town.
I have to learn to not do this. If I would have just relaxed last night, or even written a plan down, I would have realized that I could have gotten it all done today (which I did). But now the question is: figuring out whether or not it is worth it to keep this stressful fast deadlines job. I'll have to re-evaluate the situation when I get back.
But for now, my advice is to not freak out and just write down every job that you are supposed to do. Put the ones due first on the top of your list and just work your way down. It's much easier to do it that way than to lose sleep over it.
I applied for a Craigslist job posting here in Cleveland at the local news station. I attended a meeting yesterday and afterwards was feeling overwhelmed in the deadlines they gave me.
I didn't sleep last night because I worried about meeting the deadline before I left town.
I have to learn to not do this. If I would have just relaxed last night, or even written a plan down, I would have realized that I could have gotten it all done today (which I did). But now the question is: figuring out whether or not it is worth it to keep this stressful fast deadlines job. I'll have to re-evaluate the situation when I get back.
But for now, my advice is to not freak out and just write down every job that you are supposed to do. Put the ones due first on the top of your list and just work your way down. It's much easier to do it that way than to lose sleep over it.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Being a Single Writer
I admit, being single sometimes gets lonely. I'll go through times when all I see everywhere are happy couples, and then sometimes I'll be so grateful that I'm single and don't have to go through what some of my friends experience.
What about writing and relationships? For me, my writing always happens to come second when I get involved with someone. I don't know why this happens, it just does.
I have to say, I admire people that are married, have kids, and still find the time to write full-time. I always plan to write, but when my current boyfriend calls and wants to go out, I'll drop what I'm doing and go. I've noticed that a few of my exes would get 'jealous' when I'd write around them. Why is that? Why don't many people understand? It's not like I'd be writing a love letter to someone, i'm writing to pay my bills.
I guess I just haven't found the right person, right? So far, I'm glad to be single because I've gotten more done in these last 2 months than I have for a long time.
What about writing and relationships? For me, my writing always happens to come second when I get involved with someone. I don't know why this happens, it just does.
I have to say, I admire people that are married, have kids, and still find the time to write full-time. I always plan to write, but when my current boyfriend calls and wants to go out, I'll drop what I'm doing and go. I've noticed that a few of my exes would get 'jealous' when I'd write around them. Why is that? Why don't many people understand? It's not like I'd be writing a love letter to someone, i'm writing to pay my bills.
I guess I just haven't found the right person, right? So far, I'm glad to be single because I've gotten more done in these last 2 months than I have for a long time.
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