"Thanks, for reading, Cheryl! I look forward to staying in touch through DIY Writing :)"
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Cheryl Roshak commented on the blog post 'Create a Career In Writing That's Just Right for You'
"Good morning, Dana! This was a great blog to wake up to this morning. Just what I needed to hear. Thanks so much."
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Create a Career In Writing That's Just Right for You
In May 2011, I left my job and home in Madison, Wisconsin to move to San Francisco to be a full-time writer. I didn’t know what that meant, and I had no idea how to make it happen. Nonetheless, I have been making my living writing for a year and a half now, without falling back on a day job.For about a year now, I’ve been trying to come up with the right response to the readers,…See More
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The Workstyles of Leslie Knope and Liz Lemon
I am dedicated to — er, in love with — a select few T.V. shows, mostly sitcoms. My current favorites are NBC’s Parks and Recreation and 30 Rock. I was a late convert to both, but I fell in love with each on first sight. (I watched the first 60 episodes of 30 Rock in one weekend. I shouldn’t admit that publicly.) While both shows are brilliant for a myriad of reasons, what really…See More
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An Awesome Productivity Routine to Help You Write Without Stress
I’ve recently adopted a new work routine, inspired by the increasingly-popular Pomodoro Technique, but modified for my particular purposes. It’s made such a difference to my sanity and productivity working from home or from the road that I’m eager to share it. Take the tips that work for you, and, as always,…See More
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Be a DIY Writer!
You want to be a Writer.But do you know how many ways there are to do that?Over a lifetime of dabbling that has turned me from an avid reader of fiction to a prolific creative writer to a scholar of Non-profit Leadership to a blogger to a freelance journalist… and more… I always thought that I just had to keep trying new…See More
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To All of the Dreamers...
To every comedian, musician, traveler, writer, artist, entrepreneur, and dreamerIn a van, car, or bus alone on a lonely highwayOr sitting uncomfortable in a tiny seat on a plane or a train in the middle of the countryOr toiling away late nights at your deskThrough every fourteen-hour day and every eight-hour driveThrough every awkward interview and disappointing emailThrough every…See More
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Create a Career In Writing That's Just Right for You
In May 2011, I left my job and home in Madison, Wisconsin to move to San Francisco to be a full-time writer. I didn’t know what that meant, and I had no idea how to make it happen. Nonetheless, I have been making my living writing for a year and a half now, without falling back on a day job.For about a year now, I’ve been trying to come up with the right response to the readers,…See More
Dana Sitar left a comment for Grace Peterson
"Hey Grace - Lovely to meet you! I'd love to offer up my editing services. Feel free to contact me any time if you're interested in a collaboration :)
Dana
dmsitar@gmail.com"
Bwandungi Mugarura commented on the blog post 'Don't get stuck in the aspiring-novelist pigeonhole!'
"Wow! I needed to read that. With 2 novels under my belt, a few other stories in development and quite a few rejection letters from agents, the wind was completely taken from under my sails.
I will try giving in to my disparate passions! Thank you!
"
Dana Sitar posted a blog post
Don't get stuck in the aspiring-novelist pigeonhole!
You want to be a Writer, right? You’ve been penning your dreams to old Dear Diary since you were eleven. You’ve been crafting short stories since you knew what they were. You aced English class in high school, and just earned your BA in Creative Writing from a prestigious university. You’re on track toward your dream of publishing the next bestselling novel.Aren’t you?“Novelist” seems like the path that…See More
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- I am a freelance journalist and indie author. I blog and publish resources, tips, and anecdotes for other dreamers in search of a path. I cover local and national stand-up comedy for various publications.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- DIY Writing Blog: http://danasitar.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/danasitar (@danasitar)
DIY Writing Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/jOU3P
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- "A Writer's Bucket List: 99 things to do for inspiration, education, and experience before your writing kicks the bucket" (January 2013)
This Artists' Life series - A memoir in short stories (2 vol) (http://danasitar.com/books)
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- SF Weekly
Laughspin.com
SevenPonds Blog
- My writing is:
- Nonfiction, Memoir, Journalism, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- LitSeen (San Francisco), SevenPonds Blog
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Blog post/ article critique and editing -- small fee or trade
Manuscript review and editing (with established working relationship)
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- LadiesWhoCritique.com
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Madison Sonnier (http://journeyofasoulsearcher.blogspot.com/)
Dana Sitar's Blog
When It's Time to Get Selfish with Your Writing Dream
Posted on April 8, 2013 at 12:06pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
As I watched sales trickle in during Launch Week for A Writer’s Bucket List, I felt like I was livin’ The Dream — I made enough that week to pay rent for three months (my rent is really low, not a huge brag). What a…
Continue Create a Career In Writing That's Just Right for You
Posted on January 27, 2013 at 2:00am 3 Comments 1 Like
In May 2011, I left my job and home in Madison, Wisconsin to move to San Francisco to be a full-time writer. I didn’t know what that meant, and I had no idea how to make it happen. Nonetheless, I have been making my living writing for a year and a half now, without falling back on a day job.
For about a year now, I’ve been trying to come up with the right…
Continue An Interview with Author Julie Anne Lindsey
Posted on January 20, 2013 at 2:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Workstyles of Leslie Knope and Liz Lemon
Posted on January 13, 2013 at 2:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I am dedicated to — er, in love with — a select few T.V. shows, mostly sitcoms. My current favorites are NBC’s Parks and Recreation and 30 Rock. I was a late convert to both, but I fell in love with each on first sight. (I watched the first 60 episodes of 30 Rock in one weekend. I shouldn’t…
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- At 4:10pm on August 14, 2012,
Grace Peterson said… Hi Dana. I'm glad to be connected to you. I see you offer editing services. I might take you up on that at some point. I hope you enjoy She Writes.
- At 7:27pm on August 13, 2012,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Prosecutor, Child Abuse/Sex Crimes
Author, My Body Belongs to Me - A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention book
Executive Director, The Innocence Revolution
- At 12:00pm on August 8, 2012,
Jennifer Lauck said… - Hi and let me be one of the first to welcome you to Shewrites. This is a terrific site, tons of resources and innovative info. As my own bonus, you have access to my teaching site and free teachings on memoir. Just click here and sign up. No spam, I promise. Just great teaching tips. Enjoy! XO Jennifer
- At 1:07pm on August 7, 2012,
Caitlyn Levin said… Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!All the best,
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Working on my memoir, I've turned to many, many (many many, too many) books with tips on how to get started, organized, and inspired. I also read a lot of what other authors say about the process and will share quotes here, as well. I'll begin…See More
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