the power of in-person networking for writers
Quite a few people have asked me to blog about the highlights of the MagNet conference and PWAC agm. What I thought I’d do instead, is to give you my Top 10 from the...
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the power of networking for writers
This week I’m gearing up for next week’s trip to Toronto for the MagNet conference and PWAC annual general meeting, so I’m going to talk about networking. If you’re a Canadian freelance writer, you...
this writer’s take on gratitude
Thanks to reader, “Lindy Lou” for reminding me that I was late with this week’s blog post. I’m grateful that she (and hopefully others) actually miss the posts when they don’t arrive for a...
the book author’s place in the changing digital landscape
The highlight of my past week was attending a professional development symposium put on by The Writers Union of Canada (TWUC) in Winnipeg as part of a travelling roadshow across the country. I’ll share...
one year of blogging
Hello to everyone and thank you for sticking with me thru this first year of blogging. I made my first post on this blog exactly one year ago (Feb 22, 2009.) But as my...
“Before You Say Yes …”
Those of you who have been following this blog for quite sometime know that I’d been writing a guide to help current and would-be non-profit board directors. I’m happy to report that “Before You...
the power of graphology
This week, I’d like to talk about handwriting. Did you know that National Handwriting Day in the US commemorates the January 23rd, 1737 birthday of John Hancock, who evidently was the first to sign the Declaration of...
goals vs resolutions
Happy New Year, everyone! Thanks to all who responded to my last post with encouraging and uplifting comments. I really appreciate the dialogue! (By the way, if you want to subscribe to the “comments”...
this writer’s year in review …
The Christmas season and year’s end is a time of reflection for many of us. For me, the greatest gift of 2009 has been the immense gratitude I feel for the many blessings in my...
Writing to inform and entertain
I write periodical articles and books to inform my readers and to entertain them. Fortunately, my writing style lends nicely to that combination. I pretty much write like I talk. Hopefully the content is...
