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Posted on May 28, 2010 at 12:46pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
The writer's need-to-know on the book industry, by Miriam Peskowitz.
Those who know me know you won’t often catch me deciding to go to a big convention like Book Expo America. The hordes of people. The bad convention center air. The massive amounts of overstimulation, deals being made, and info transferred about.…
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Those who know me know you won’t often catch me deciding to go to a big convention like Book Expo America. The hordes of people. The bad convention center air. The massive amounts of overstimulation, deals being made, and info transferred about.…
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The Writer-Entrepreneur: Dream of Quitting Your Day Job?
Posted on May 14, 2010 at 7:30am 8 Comments 0 Likes
In which Miriam Peskowitz interviews Anastasia’s Secret author Susanne Dunlap on her writing-coach start-up.
Do you dream about leaving your day job? Susanne Dunlap has just taken the plunge. She… Continue
Do you dream about leaving your day job? Susanne Dunlap has just taken the plunge. She… Continue
The Writer-Entrepreneur: Amy Tiemann’s Mojo for Independent Publishing
Posted on April 30, 2010 at 8:30am 3 Comments 0 Likes
In which Miriam Peskowitz interviews Amy Tiemann about her new book Courageous Parents, Confident Kids: Letting Go So You Both Can Grow, and about e-book publishing as a book launch tool.
Amy Tiemann, author of… Continue
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The Writer-Entrepreneur: Writers: Don’t Go It Alone!
Posted on April 23, 2010 at 6:30am 5 Comments 0 Likes
In which Miriam Peskowitz interviews Lori Tharps about how and why she created the WordSpace writers group.In 2006, after publishing Hair Story, enjoying a successful career in New York as a magazine writer, and moving to Philadelphia,… Continue
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Lauren Michelle commented on the blog post 'The Writer-Entrepreneur: Writers: Don’t Go It Alone!'
"My first experience sharing my work was in a creative writing class I took the fall semester of my junior year. It was scary, but I got a lot of good feedback from my classmates. It wasn't until the next semester that I did a fiction workshop…"
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"While I'm not at the published phase yet, I found this enormously helpful. I will definitely file it under my need-to-know-for-the-future file. Thanks for sharing such wonderful information."
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The BEA Report
The writer's need-to-know on the book industry, by Miriam Peskowitz.Those who know me know you won’t often catch me deciding to go to a big convention like Book Expo America. The hordes of people. The bad convention center air. The massive amounts of overstimulation, deals being made, and info transferred about.…See More
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The BEA Report
The writer's need-to-know on the book industry, by Miriam Peskowitz.Those who know me know you won’t often catch me deciding to go to a big convention like Book Expo America. The hordes of people. The bad convention center air. The massive amounts of overstimulation, deals being made, and info transferred about.…See More
Christine Castigliano commented on the blog post 'The Writer-Entrepreneur: Dream of Quitting Your Day Job?'
"Joining this late - thanks for insights. At 50, I also feel a strong urge to become the fullest embodiment of my human potential. I write in my dayjob as a web/multi-media producer, and work from home 4 days a week. Sounds perfect, but my heart…"
The Writer-Entrepreneur commented on the blog post 'The Editor: The Unbearable Lightness of Editing'
"Beth: Awesome article. I've rarely worked with an editor who stayed through the whole process. It's always so dispiriting. I love your take on the process. Thanks for taking the time to write from the inside. mp"
Laurie Jo commented on the blog post 'The Writer-Entrepreneur: Dream of Quitting Your Day Job?'
"I am looking forward to stating the very words "I quit" because "I write." Although, right now I write about my work. It is my job that has brought me full circle. I work in the health field. I have years of notetaking, journals,…"
The Writer-Entrepreneur commented on the blog post 'The Writer-Entrepreneur: Dream of Quitting Your Day Job?'
"Hi Mia--interesting dilemma. What happens when you make lists of pros and cons for each one? Does that bring clarity? I've been working on a practice in which when an option comes up, I now try to think about what I want life to look like in…"
The Writer-Entrepreneur commented on the blog post 'The Writer-Entrepreneur: Dream of Quitting Your Day Job?'
"Hi Susanne--sorry about the mix-up--it should be fixed now! You've inspired me to commit to launching the coaching business I've had in mind for a year now. More on that ahead. Can't wait to check in with you at three and six months.…"
Ami Mattison commented on the blog post 'The Writer-Entrepreneur: Dream of Quitting Your Day Job?'
"Five years ago, I quit my job as an assistant professor and started writing and performing spoken word full-time. It's definitely a challenge to find gigs on a consistent basis and to find other creative ways to make money on my work. Most of…"
Susanne Dunlap commented on the blog post 'The Writer-Entrepreneur: Dream of Quitting Your Day Job?'
"Eileen, that's a very important point. It's hard for me to reduce fixed expenses, but I have lowered my cable bills by going to a more basic package, and will definitely save by not eating breakfast and lunch out every day! Not to mention…"
Eileen Flanagan commented on the blog post 'The Writer-Entrepreneur: Dream of Quitting Your Day Job?'
"Thanks for this important discussion. One thing that helped me when I quit a good job 17 (!) years ago to write my first book was the knowledge that I know how to live simply and was willing to do that to pursue my passion. In my case that meant…"
Susanne Dunlap commented on the blog post 'The Writer-Entrepreneur: Dream of Quitting Your Day Job?'
"Thanks Miriam, for this. It was great "talking" to you! I do just want to make one correction: In the Shadow of the Lamp is the first book for my 2-book contract with Bloomsbury (Anastasia's Secret was separate!) So I have another…"
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The Writer-Entrepreneur: Dream of Quitting Your Day Job?
In which Miriam Peskowitz interviews Anastasia’s Secret author Susanne Dunlap on her writing-coach start-up.Do you dream about leaving your day job? Susanne Dunlap has just taken the plunge. She writes YA and adult historical…See More
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