For years, I’ve been anti-resolutions. They’re too cliche. It’s a load of bullshit. Blah blah blah. Still, there’s something to be said about setting something down at the start of a new year. And because of the overall
The Flippant Girl’s Guide to Conference Success
As a writer, it’s important to um… well, write. This goes without saying. Another important thing is to be all professional and go to a writer’s conference. This is a great place to meet other writers, get
Why Querying and Job Searching Simultaneously is Like Being Repeatedly Punched in the Face
With the exception of a few odd jobs, yours truly has been out of work since October 2011. For someone who has been working since 16 1/2, this is horrible*. The uncertainty of where the next paycheck
Beware of the Miraculous Sword Appearance
A week ago, I went to see a collegiate production of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. I know it isn’t groundbreaking blog fodder–especially when there is legit drama happening all over my city this week–but I do like
Back in the Saddle
When I was still tied to my Aerosmith fan contract, whenever I or one of my Aero-related friends would return from a forum hiatus, the requisite announcement was to create a thread entitled, “I’m BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!” because of