From a.k.a writer
July 19, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Since returning from Aspen Summer Words, I’ve finished an essay (minus one last proof), revised a chapter and drafted two more. For the first time, I also compiled all the pages ... (
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From a.k.a writer
July 16, 2010 at 3:00 am
Some weeks can feel like churn: me, my laptop, email and copy. I consider myself very fortunate to spend my time working with words and getting paid for it, but like any job it ... (
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From a.k.a writer
July 15, 2010 at 12:05 am
One of my favorite discoveries at Aspen Summer Words (ASW) was the workshop offered to young writers ages 14-18. I had the privilege of meeting one of the participants (I’ll ... (
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From a.k.a writer
July 12, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Since fall of 2009, I’ve been especially focused on keeping my writing a priority and juggling it with freelance copywriting. I’ve tried several options, including:
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From a.k.a writer
July 9, 2010 at 12:24 pm
While my friends in the Pacific Northwest are finally getting some summer sun and my friends on the East Coast are sweltering in the heat, it’s been cool and rainy in Denver. ... (
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From a.k.a writer
July 7, 2010 at 3:00 am
It would be impossible for me to deny that I found myself facing a strong desire to quit blogging. Having almost two weeks worth of guest posts was such a treat—and a relief. ... (
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From a.k.a writer
July 2, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Not all of these posts were published this week, but I did find them all in the last several days. Maybe it’s because my memoir workshop from Aspen Summer Words is still occupying ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 30, 2010 at 3:00 am
When I was trying to decide if I should attend the Aspen Summer Words Writing Retreat—before I’d even been accepted—several fellow writers encouraged me to go. At the time, ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 28, 2010 at 4:05 am
A decade ago, I taught a fiction writing class at New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies. In addition to exercises on character development and ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 25, 2010 at 3:00 am
Written by: Natalia M. Sylvester
We’re always hearing that freelancing is hard work. It’s hard to create a name for yourself when you’re just starting out. It takes ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 23, 2010 at 3:00 am
Written by: Laura Espinosa
A while back, Jesaka wrote a post about Entrepreneurial marketing, and how using social sites like Facebook and Twitter can really grow your business.
I’m ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 21, 2010 at 3:00 am
Written by: Erin Blakemore
It’s true…I’m an ex roller derby queen. And though I hung up my skates a few years ago after a nasty knee injury, my time in the ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 18, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Over the next week, I’ll be at my writing retreat. I can’t wait! While I focus on writing, my laptop will be unplugged from the Internet, which means my Google reader is going ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 16, 2010 at 3:00 am
In the last few weeks, I’ve noticed the search terms “too poor to afford writing workshops” are leading people to this blog. Classes, professionally led workshops, conferences ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 14, 2010 at 3:00 am
As soon as I saw the announcement for Alexander Salazar Fine Art, I knew I’d want to feature the owner, Alexander Salazar, here. Alex and I went to college together at Colorado ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 9, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Whether it makes you want to hang by your fingernails or you love digging in to a pile of notes and edits, revisions are part of any writer’s life. Fortunately for me, I fall ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 7, 2010 at 3:00 am
For today’s post, I sending you over to The Writer’s [Inner] Journey, where I have a guest post: Unconventional and Brilliant [Writing]: Make Characters Out of Your ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 4, 2010 at 3:00 am
This week’s suggested reads revolve around writing, from an MFA program to trends in copywriting portfolios to interviews with writers about their processes. If you’re a lover ... (
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From a.k.a writer
June 2, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Now that my nieces and nephews are free for the summer and the temps in Denver are in the 90s, my thoughts are on poolside reading. Between a slew of copywriting work (thankfully) ... (
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From a.k.a writer
May 31, 2010 at 3:00 am
This writer is taking the U.S. Memorial Day holiday to unplug the laptop and Blackberry. For those of you with a three-day (or longer) holiday, I hope you’ve had a chance ... (
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From a.k.a writer
May 28, 2010 at 3:00 am
Like many people in the U.S., I’m taking advantage of the three-day Memorial Day weekend to unplug. I’ll be spending time with my family, giving my laptop a chance to cool ... (
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From a.k.a writer
May 24, 2010 at 5:09 pm
While I’m focusing on a writing project in mid-June, I’d like to open this blog to you. Posts penned by guest writers will run June 18 – 28. Previous guest bloggers have ... (
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From a.k.a writer
May 21, 2010 at 3:00 am
It’s going to be a gorgeous weekend in Denver and what am I going to be doing? Homework. Finishing critiques for a local workshop and diving into the pre-work required for the ... (
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From a.k.a writer
May 19, 2010 at 3:00 am
While I wouldn’t describe myself as an all-or-nothing person, I’m not exactly known for having a steady, ramp-up approach to life. Friends and family know me as giving my all ... (
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From a.k.a writer
May 14, 2010 at 3:00 am
Today is the Third Annual Writers Worth Day. What is Writers Worth Day? It’s an online campaign created by blogger and fellow freelancer Lori Widmer. It’s designed to promote ... (
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