About two weeks ago, I received an interesting query. “Would you share some of your tips and tools in a ‘recipe for success’?” Anyone who knows me well can guess at my response: “Of course!” I enjoy the occasional writing prompt and, well, assignment. Writing and editing, after all, pay the bills.
Work Life
Failure and Freelancing
Sometimes, despite my best efforts, my work fails to satisfy a client. A few of those clients encourage and critique. Others rail and compare a current project to past ones. I become silent and endure both because—what can I say?
Work and Worries
I sometimes use work to cope with worry. When I have enough work, my worries disappear. I know the concerns are still there, but the work pushes them into the shadows. I can pretend they don’t exist, I’m fine, nothing’s wrong.
Integrity through the Seasons
Integrity comes easier in the lush times. Client work remains steady; the coffers stay full. I experience the luxury of choice and can accept or reject a project without risking anything. In the lean times, integrity becomes difficult. Client work slows to a trickle; the pipeline echoes; and money exits the bank account without ever returning. I consider a questionable project, wondering whether to accept it. [Read more…] about Integrity through the Seasons
Creative Missions 2017: The Story
Since Creative Missions 2017 marks only my second trip, I can’t say with certainty that every trip differs. This year’s trip, though, did not repeat the 2016 one. I spent the majority of my time authoring communication strategies and social media plans. The rest of the time featured some website content writing.
Creative Missions 2017 in Pictures
(Based on the Creative Missions photos shared below, we spent more time looking at mountains than working. We did work, but as I laughingly told a friend, “Who wants to see an Apple convention?” Plus, the mountains sprung up everywhere. I couldn’t go a block without getting a new perspective on them. Hence, many photos of mountains. The mountains constantly captured my attention, drawing attention to their terrifying beauty. In addition, I claim no small obsession with finding new angles to see and write about things.)