From a.k.a writer
September 16, 2011 at 6:54 pm
This technology company contracted with me to help them leverage a smart, knowledgeable and bold voice as a competitive advantage to snagging—and keeping—prospective customers ... (
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From a.k.a writer
September 16, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Co-branded, consumer-targeted piece displayed in stores and included in shopping bags.
Please click on the image to see the full two-page brochure. All rights reserved.
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From a.k.a writer
September 16, 2011 at 6:52 pm
How did a brochure for a leading Seattle-based software company help me land a competitive contract writing for a performing arts complex in San Francisco? The copy spoke to people. ... (
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From a.k.a writer
September 16, 2011 at 11:00 am
Dear readers, I’ll be updating my portfolio Friday afternoon, so you may see multiple new posts. My apologies to email and RSS subscribers! This format requires everything ... (
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From a.k.a writer
September 14, 2011 at 11:00 am
One of my clients is a training company and I have a fantastic relationship with them. Their product is highly regarded, especially within big corporations. My contact there has ... (
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From a.k.a writer
September 9, 2011 at 11:00 am
Thanks to Liz for pointing me to this great piece by Anne Lamott on finding time to write.
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From a.k.a writer
September 7, 2011 at 11:00 am
In the comments of my recent post Writing Reading Retreat: Memoir, a reader asked about the difference between memoir and autobiography, noting that the lines often seem blurred. ... (
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From a.k.a writer
August 25, 2011 at 10:46 am
With a very lofty word count goal to meet by early September, I’m focusing all my writing energies in that direction. However, I also have some fun a.k.a writer posts in ... (
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From a.k.a writer
August 2, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Rejection is part of a writer’s life. We get that, but what do you do with it? Some use it to fuel determination, such as Kathryn Stockett with her now-famous rejection by 60 ... (
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From a.k.a writer
July 26, 2011 at 10:30 am
It’s here. I’ve tried, but haven’t found a graceful, elegant way to share that Mug of Woe: Tales to Make You Realize Your Life is Awesome is available now on Amazon.com. ... (
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From a.k.a writer
July 18, 2011 at 2:02 pm
Question: Once you went freelance, how long was it before you started to specialize? Or, did you start out with a specialty? – Liz
While there has long been a debate on being ... (
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From a.k.a writer
July 12, 2011 at 12:58 pm
For almost three weeks prior to Aspen Summer Words 2011, I had my nose in a book. When I arrived at the writing retreat, many of my fellow students compared it to college days: ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 5, 2011 at 2:43 pm
I’m going back to Aspen this year and the pre-workshop requirement is reading a stack of memoirs. While I’m an avid reader, it’s demanding a pretty quick clip ... (
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From a.k.a writer
May 25, 2011 at 12:42 pm
An interesting NPR piece on memoirs, looking at the genre through one family with three different memoirs: One Family, Three Memoirs, Many Competing Truths
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From a.k.a writer
May 20, 2011 at 4:37 pm
As I write this, a nagging voice keeps telling me that I should be working on brochure copy or web copy for my clients. It’s true: I did book a very heavy workload this month. ... (
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From a.k.a writer
May 16, 2011 at 6:47 pm
Over at The Urban Muse today, Susan Johnston posted The Ultimate Money Guide for Freelance Writers. You don’t want to miss it!
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From a.k.a writer
May 13, 2011 at 3:05 am
I will have an essay in the soon to be published anthology Mug of Woe: Tales to Make You Realize Your Life is Awesome, edited by Kyle Therese Cranston and Jenn Dlugos. They are ... (
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From a.k.a writer
May 12, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Question: I didn’t expect the financial details to be the most difficult part of my writing business, but they definitely are! How often do you do your state and federal ... (
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From a.k.a writer
May 6, 2011 at 8:21 pm
I just discovered literary agent Sarah LaPolla’s website and immediately added it to my Google Reader. Here’s an interesting post of hers on “band-aid” ... (
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From a.k.a writer
May 4, 2011 at 4:35 pm
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From a.k.a writer
May 4, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Question: What are the resources (books, online tools, etc.) you’ve found most helpful? – Corrine
I get this one the most frequently, so it’s the perfect first ... (
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From a.k.a writer
May 3, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Hey! Well, so much for that monthly posting schedule I mentioned in late January. It’s been the same story: too much work, trying to focus on writing, you know the story. (Oh, ... (
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From a.k.a writer
January 29, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Where do you start when you’re writing a blog post after an almost four-month hiatus? What began as a big copywriting project blossomed (or exploded, depending on how you look ... (
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From a.k.a writer
October 10, 2010 at 10:03 am
My apologies for the lack of posts this week. It’s been a frantic fall.
I’m working on a gigantic project for a client. It’s one of my all-time favorite copywriting ... (
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From a.k.a writer
October 1, 2010 at 8:00 am
Chalk it up to busy writers, above-average fall temperatures (heat waves, even) or perhaps TV distraction—whatever the reason, I didn’t find any stand out blog posts this week. ... (
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