When Bad News Bites
Life’s fabulous! Have a thick skin! Never let ‘em see you sweat! Think happy thoughts! How do you handle social media glory with the realities of freelancing in a world… Read more »
Category: Podcast
The Great Cocky Scandal
How does trademark work? What are the implications of trademarking certain words? Today Beth and Victoria (who just happens to be a retired attorney) discuss the current #CockyGate situation, ripples,… Read more »
Marketing stories and using stories to market…
An interview with the ever fabulous Victoria Rosendahl! Video below, audio at the end of this post. Today I speak with dear friend, wonderful writer, and savvy marketer Victoria Rosendahl… Read more »
Writing Children’s Books: Mark L. Redmond
Mark Redmond is the creator of the Arty Anderson Series. With lively characters, Redmond tackles thorny philosophical issues with a deft hand, all framed by a solid Christian faith. However,… Read more »
Does Bestseller Status Mean Much?
I almost didn’t upload this one. I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. But… (there’s always a “but,” right?) something just isn’t right with this. Perhaps I’m wrong. Please correct… Read more »
Is Imperfect the New Perfect?
So… I lost my writing partner last year. Rudie, a beautiful Doxie Cross, was with me eleven beautiful years. She had a heart of gold. A really big heart, too…. Read more »
Authors and Facebook Messenger…
In today’s Notes from Minnesota, I yap about how an author contacted via Facebook Messenger asking me to order their book. What are your thoughts on authors doing this? As… Read more »
Getting work, fees, and getting paid.
Today I answer a reader’s question: How does a writer find work, how do they know what to charge, and how do they get paid. Ah, timeless questions… Your wish… Read more »
Is Facebook up to shenanigans?
If you have a Facebook “Page,” you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. According to The Guardian (link below), Facebook is running a test in six countries keeping all… Read more »
Blocks don’t exist? Then why aren’t you creating?
Uff-da. I never thought creative blocks could be controversial. Guess they are. Yes, the “blocks don’t exist” and the “just sit down and write” crowd is alive and well. Those… Read more »
Need a reason to write your own book?
After checking out today’s podcast, you may want to rethink your notions on who should write books and why. Just think… for just a little effort, you can turbo-charge your… Read more »
Oy! A Creative Block?
Life on the other side of cancer isn’t necessarily all roses and tulips. In today’s episode I talk about: * Creative Block Myths * How the angel of death seemed… Read more »
Cancerversary Results… Oh My!
Sigh. It was a roller coaster. One I thought wouldn’t end. Everything was going super until the surprise twist (actually two of them) at the end.
Cancerversary #4!
I’m back after a bit of a break. Sorry ‘bout that. Life got in the way… as I explain in today’s episode of Notes from Minnesota. Couple changes: First, Jackie… Read more »
In memory of… footwear?
The passing of a creative entrepreneur is something to be mourned. Today Beth and Jackie discuss the artists they miss. They also discuss: How many world woes could be solved… Read more »
Decluttering in Life and Career
So much stuff. Waaaayy too much. It was time to pare down the clutter in the office so Jackie and Beth discuss the pros, cons, and in betweens when it… Read more »
Creative Entrepreneurs and Moonlighting
Moonlighting can be one way to launch your creative endeavor. But it’s got some upsides as well as downers. Today Jackie and I discuss: Is moonlighting as easy as it… Read more »
Should you reinvent yourself?
The only constant in life is change. Or so “they” say… Today Lindsay and Beth discuss pen names, reasons why they’re good, why you should use one, as well as… Read more »
Networking Made Easy?
It strikes fear in the heart of every introvert. Yet we must do it. Today Jackie and Beth untangle the mysteries of networking. We cover things like: Whether what we… Read more »