5 Things You Must Know Before You Rebrand Your Website (and yourself)
When I quit my job in September 2011, I knew I needed a website. I wasn’t sure how I’d make money as a freelancer, but I knew I had experience in marketing and writing. So I chose the title “marketing communications consultant” and decided to learn from the market itself. …
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I hate it when “real” writers do this.
A few weeks ago, I met a fellow writer at a party. He told me a story that made me so mad I almost threw Chex Mix at him. Here’s how the scene went down: I stood in a swanky apartment full of my boyfriend’s parents’ friends, chatting to strangers and …
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how to answer the question “what do you do?” without boozing, sleazing, or wanting to die (part 2)
The holidays are upon us, and you know what that means…huge dinners, road trips, and meeting new people at parties! I got a jumpstart on family visits when I drove to New Jersey to celebrate my birthday. We went into NYC and saw An American in Paris on Broadway! My sister and …
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How to answer the question “What do you do?” without boozing, sleazing, or wanting to die (part 1)
Picture this: You’re standing at a holiday party, bopping along to a festive playlist and piling bleu cheese onto butterfly-shaped butter crackers. You feel FANTASTIC. Maybe it’s the candlelight, the rum punch, or your cute velvet dress. Who knows? Who cares? (Side note: Velvet is BACK, according to teen.com. Since …
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Sneaky writing habits that zap your authority
Remember when you were 2.25 years old and you cuddled on the couch with your mom? You both stared at a picture book splayed out in your lap, and she pointed to an illustration and asked, “What animal is that?” “DEER!” you shouted, beaming. And your mom smiled back. Or …
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The Perks of Being an Outcast in Middle School
I’ll never forget the look on Amy’s face when she stopped me in the school hallway and said, “Congrats on winning Most Original. You really deserve it.” Amy (not her real name) was one of the cool kids. Even though we were both in 8th grade, she was a woman: …
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I chose the path of MOST resistance. Would you?
Wednesday night, I hit bottom (of my Funfetti batter mixing bowl). I had tears in my eyes as I licked my spoon clean. After throwing the bowl into the kitchen sink, I stormed back into the living room. Boyfriend sat on the couch, looking up at me with obvious distress. I’d …
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