FIRE: Thanks for the Memory…
I had this idea while talking with a friend not too long ago. You can get jump drives (or flash memory drives) for very cheap, nowdays. In fact, my own “data backup” is a 2 gigabyte flash drive I got in a 2-pack for $25. A little searching online shows 256K flash drives for about [...]
SHELTER: Adobe Connect
Need to meet with a client across the country to show (or look at) documents? Adobe Connect is a fantastic, easy-to-use online meeting application. You get an online meeting room where you can share your computer desktop or specific applications with everyone else, plus you get a dedicated, dial-in conference call number for your meetings.
At [...]
“Water” - The Final Update!
Okay, kids, the results are in! As it turns out, there was a pretty big turnout for the report during this little test. More than I expected, and the comments and questions from those of you who read it were encouraging and insightful!
Unfortunately, the response was not enough to justify taking the time off to [...]
FOOD: Using Google Alerts
On of the big causes of writer’s block is that the well just runs dry. This usually happens because we get so busy we forget to replenish the well by reading up on the industry, subject or whatever the topic might be.
Using Google Alerts (www.google.com/alerts) is a great way to avoid this. Simply type in [...]
“Water” Update
Four hours left until this little test run is over, and so far the results are encouraging. Seems like some of you are interested in seeing more.
The good news about this is that, if I write the book over the next month and a half, then, on the site, I can move on to more [...]
UPDATE: Shopping cart issues fixed!
It seems the yellow sidebar (where I had the shopping cart) isn’t working in IE. I’ve moved it o the green sidebar, and everything seems to be working now!
(thanks, Julie for bringing this to my attention!)
http://copywritersurvivalguide.com/products-page/
Water is Finally Here!
Okay, after a few delays, it’s here! The much-discussed test-case for a full-length e-book, the chapter on water is now here and ready for consumption!
It ended up being even longer than I thought, a full 32-pages of strategies for finding paying work, in just about any environment. As I state in the e-book and on [...]
“On Spec”
I had a question from a reader about something I mention in 10 Days to Paid: creating a portfolio of “spec work.” As I mention, if you don’t have any work to show, spec work can be a great way to show prospects what you can do.
I was asked how one should label the spec [...]
UPDATE: Son of a Niche
Due to the craziness of the last two weeks, Son of a Niche also got pushed back. I’ll plan on posting it up for you on Monday.
A small sip of “Water”
Okay, as a peace offering for making you wait, here is a small excerpt from the chapter I’ll be posting on Thursday. Enjoy!
Seeking Out Signs of Water
The most ignored tools in the wild are a person’s own senses. If we can’t see it, it isn’t there…or at least, that’s the way the typical mind works [...]
