Posts Tagged ‘challenges’


Speaking of New Blogs-Part 4

Can you believe it’s the last day of April? My youngest daughter is getting married in exactly five weeks – it’s hard to believe that, as well. As I continue this “mini-series” telling you about my new blogs, I’d like to introduce you to my blog that will become my main professional freelance blog. I [...]

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Speaking of New Blogs-Part 2

First of all, let me apologize again for my absence – I have really had to prioritize and concentrate on my graduate course, since I was SOOOO far behind on it and had to complete it by the 25th (two days ago). I am happy to report that I made it – AND got my [...]

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30 Things About Me You May Not Know

I was just reading one of the blogs my friend Becky writes – and she has one post called “30 Random Things About Me.”  Becky lives in New York and we “met” virtually several years back through a crafting site. I know she’s an amazing entrepreneur: crafter, candle maker, and web host extraordinaire – I [...]

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Reviving an Old Post-Anticipating a New Year

I am attempting to participate in the 31 Days Blog Challenge, although I’ve had interruptions and distractions along the way. Today’s task is to revive an old post, so it seemed appropriate to snag one from last August about a new month and new opportunities, since tomorrow is my birthday and it’s the end of [...]

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My Own Personal Nightmare at 327 Elm Street

I’m not trying to steal the horror movie’s title – but I legitimately could use it to describe the horrifying experience I encountered 26 years ago today at 327 Elm Street in Lakeport, New Hampshire within this exact time frame of this posting (at least from the time I started the post). At that time, [...]

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Preview Is Your Friend

Yes, it’s true – the “Preview” option, like spell check and grammar check, is (or should be) the friend of every writer hoping to gain readers and/or followers.  This is true regardless of what type of writing you do, including informal written communication – blog posts, Facebook posts, forum posts  – if you want people [...]

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Addicted? Me?

I never thought it would happen. I’ve read about this sort of thing. You try it once, and then decide it’s good, fun, and exciting … you indulge your craving more, and more, and more … until you can’t stop. You can’t break the habit – suddenly, it’s an addiction!! OK, I confess … I’m [...]

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Do You Ever Doubt Yourself?

When was the last time you evaluated your own skills? Have you ever looked at a promising job lead and confidently applied, only to have second thoughts afterward? If so,  you’re not alone. If not, lend me your ear – or your eyes – and words of wisdom, please! So here’s the story: I’ve been [...]

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New Writer Tips: Use Social Media for Promotion

You get a “twofer” tonight! We’re almost at the end of just my own personal list of things I wish I had known as a new writer, and now sharing with anyone out there who is at the beginning of the quest to become a freelance writer. This tip is about using social media for [...]

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New Writer Tips: Writer Access

I apologize for missing a day {gasp!} – I had this post started, and then an emergency situation arose at a forum where I help out as a moderator and I never got back here to finish my post last night. Anyway, yes, we have arrived at the end of my personal list of web [...]

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