The next assignment in my Homework for Writers series! Writer’s Digest January 2011 Obviously looking to meet the New Year’s resolution crowd, this issue is all about writing and outlining a novel. – Differentiating between idea theft and simultaneous discovery. This isn’t something I am worried about. This issue lists three ways to tell the… Read more »
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Homework for Writers
There are many excellent books, blogs and conferences available to writers. One resource I find particularly helpful, especially in my fiction writing, is Writer’s Digest magazine. My writing partner recently gave me a hefty stack of back issues bulging with funny articles, useful tips and excellent revision guidance, not to mention the lists of agents… Read more »
Picky Eaters by Nature?
Is your child genetically a picky eater? At the Farm to Table Conference in Pittsburgh on March 22 and 23, I talked with a lot of parents about their little picky eaters and how My Food Notebook worked for us. We discussed many strategies that help kids try new foods and a big one that… Read more »
Recipe for Success: Studio 30
I’m a big fan of accountability when it comes to writing. Daily or weekly prompts in my inbox trigger my instinct to check a task off my list. So I write more and love the feeling of accomplishing a goal. If you want to increase your blogging, business writing or personal writing, I highly suggest… Read more »
How to Be a Better Blogger (Part 3)
Need some ideas for your blog? Look to images for inspiration. Lots of people are more visual, they learn better by seeing things and express themselves better with images. You could be a better blogger by starting with an image. As you go through the day, try taking a variety of photographs that represent your… Read more »
How to Be A Better Blogger (Part 1)
This is the guilt pen. I forgot it at a client’s office one day, and when I came back, noticed it on her desk. “How’s your blogging going?” I asked. “Slow,” she replied. “I just can’t seem to sit down and do it. I’m more motivated when you’re here to push me.” I noticed my… Read more »
Social Media Bootcamp for Freelance Writers
If you’re looking for guidance or training on how to boost your freelance career using social media, this is the bootcamp for you. Sign up before all the spots are filled!
Recipe for Success: Self-Publishing
Jennifer Bright Reich is the author of six books – all self-published- including the very popular Mommy MD Guides and owner of Momosa Publishing Company. Here she offers her recipe for success and reminds us that it takes time to bring any big project to life. Why did you choose to self-publish? My coauthor, Rallie McAllister, MD, MPH,… Read more »
BookGoodies profiles “My Food Notebook”
Authors trying to spread the word about their new book should check out BookGoodies! They’ve profiled My Food Notebook, but there is so much more on their website including podcasts, giveaways writing challenges and more.
Best Billboards
Here are two of the best Pittsburgh billboards I’ve seen lately. One’s silly and one’s clever. This billboard for Fodi Jewelers cracks me up every time I drive by it. It’s not the use of the word ‘chicks’ that got me, it’s the fact that they put baby chicks on the billboard. Yes, we get the… Read more »