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 horrible downward trajectory my life has taken from October 2011 pretty much through the summer of 2013, I want 2014 to be a
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 ideas, and be smart and shit. If you’re new to the conference scene, you might be overwhelmed by the amount of things: people,
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 is coming from, whether or not health insurance is happening, the meaningless-ness of TGIF. I’m sort of used to it by now and
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 to share things that are relevant to writing. Which this post will be. Eventually. First, some important background information: This production was at
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 the 1976 song, Back in the Saddle. It’s no surprise that my return to blogland begins with a hat tip to this. OMG,