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Gifts For Writers
Every year, around this time my favourite websites on writing provide their thoughtful, and often witty take on Christmas gifts for writers. I always enjoy reading them, in fact some of them are so good that I consider asking loved ones to get me some of the stuff on...
Goals, Hopes, And Dreams
I don't do New Year's Resolutions. Every time I do it always leads to failure but I do set goals. I always set goals, and my goal setting has nothing to do with putting off these goals for a brand new year. I have this obsession with always improving, always staying...
Unplugging Is Important
Christmas is only around the corner. I can no longer groan and grumble about the fact it's way too early to be Christmas shopping, because the large size of the crowds, shopping for gifts, at local businesses and shopping malls, is suddenly justified. You know what...
To Do Lists Are Awesome
Today we're going to talk about to do lists. Maybe you fall under the post it note category. Maybe you fall under the "old school" to do list category. Maybe you're more the computer or smartphone app type. Or maybe you're looking at this and going: "why bother with...
My Take On Writer Burnout
I've grown up around a lot of creative people, and many of the people that matter the most to me are creative people, in some shape or form. As a result, I've seen them at their best, coming up with brilliant, innovative ideas, but I've also seen them all, when...
Deadline Crunch
The number one search result, when you search for "what to do when freelancing is slow," on Google also gives the best advice. I'd know because I read it, and found enormous comfort in it, during a week when the perfect soundtrack, for what my inbox was like, was...
LinkedIn Vs Somewhere
For about a month I've been part of a social media platform called Somewhere, and I don't regret it at all because it's the perfect companion piece for LinkedIn. Like LinkedIn it's a professional, social network but with one, key difference: it isn't about outdoing...
Is Mentioning You’re A Freelancer On A Resume A Bad Thing?
Last night I updated my resume, after finding a great looking day job posting on LinkedIn. In case you're curious what it was I applied for: Toronto hot spot, the Drake Hotel is hiring a Digital Media Specialist, according to their LinkedIn company page. Don't worry...
The Strange World Of Networking
Honestly my first networking event wasn't all that great. At first I blamed it on my quiet, introverted nature, and things not working in my favour, but I read some articles, and talked to people I respect, and then I realized that a lot of it had to do with my...
