In the Mirror
September 26, 2008
Every now and then I review all my projects and goals and spend some time determining which ones should be set aside and which are worthy of further pursuit. Inevitably, this always leads me to ask: What do I want to write? Am I a poet or a novelist? A copywriter or an essayist? A blogger or a journalist?
Why do I write anyway?
I recently mentioned that one of my goals is to write for change. Imagine reaching out and having a real impact on the world! Comics write jokes and then give the gift of laughter. Poets use words to captivate our imaginations, tickle our senses, and trigger emotions. Read more
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Writing for Change
September 23, 2008
Lately, it’s been difficult to blog about writing. For the past few weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my business goals. I took a mini-vacation with some friends. And I’ve been spending most of my free time watching coverage of the 2008 elections.
The United States is in the middle of a historical election. Our next White House administration will include either the first African-American president or the first female vice president in U.S. history. The country is divided by partisanship and the candidates are campaigning heavily in their pursuit of wooing independents and undecided voters. My own politics have jumped out of my heart and planted themselves firmly on my sleeve. Each day it becomes more challenging to keep quiet about it. Read more
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Behind the Scenes: Writing as a Business
September 17, 2008
“What do you do for a living?”
Today, I can answer that question any number of ways:
- I’m a writer
- I’m a freelancer
- I’m a freelance copywriter
- I’m a writing coach (this is a new development — more on that in a future post)
- I’m an entrepreneur
Today, I’d like to talk about that last one: entrepreneur. Read more
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