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I've been making my living as a writer since I got out of college. Over the years, I've worked in journalism, PR, advertising, marketing and corporate communications.

I recently self-published a book about managing a freelance writing business, called "Talking

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Business > Starting a Business Questions you should ask before quitting your day job: 2 of 21
Can you picture yourself running your own business? Do you ever dream of making a living as a consultant?It is a common fantasy to dream of quitting the corporate scene, and setting your own course. While it is the dream of many people to start their own businesses, being an entrepreneur is not for everyone. Many small busine... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Kissing up to your boss is a must if you want to get ahead: 13 of 82
It is not so much a matter of kissing up, but understanding where your boss is coming from. It is about recognizing the reality of the relationship and its about managing your manager,From the outset, you must recognize that your boss is the boss. You might feel that you are more talented, experienced, qualified, etc. Yet, no... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The joys of air travel: 8 of 45
Traveling on business is kind of like taking a vacation at home there's a lot less to it than you might think. On business, you get to stay in nice hotels, but not long enough to enjoy them. Sometimes you go to interesting cities, but all you really see are airports, highways, and conference rooms. And, for every great meal ... More..
Business > Advertising Tips for creating a powerful brochure: 3 of 14
Creating a brochure that properly positions and markets your product or service begins with a thorough understanding of your market.Let's assume you have developed a great new product that fits a real consumer need. Great News: You're already half-finished finished with your brochure because you are light years ahead of all t... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Should Social Security benefits be abolished?: 14 of 60
No. If nothing else, it's about survivors.The overwhelming majority of people collecting Social Security benefits today include two main groups;1. Retired workers who have paid into the Social Security System their entire working lives.2. Survivors; widows, widowers, and children of deceased breadwinners.Virtually every discu... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The key ingredients for grasping a second chance in life: 138 of 282
Triple by-pass heart surgery can really clarify your priorities.I went to the hospital for an angiogram expecting, well, I don't really know what I was expecting. I certainly wasn't expecting to find out I needed heart surgery. The surgeon brought in an illustration of the heart, showing its four main arteries. Three of mine ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 National League Central: 7 of 14
The National League Central is the weakest division in baseball, a mishmash of mediocrity, the worst of the worst. So, the question really is which team stinks the least.The reigning World Champion St. Louis Cardinals are old, and their starting pitching is on the DL.The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few good players, but not are... More..
Business > Office The best strategy for buying big ticket business software: 1 of 1
"We're sorry for your wait. Your call is important to us. Not important enough for us to hire enough people to answer the phone, but please hold on for the next available call center employee in Bangalore. In the meantime, did you know that you can find answers to many of your questions by going to our website at www.adnauseu... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Corporate suck-ups: 1 of 1
Sucking up is not really one of my skills. So, in the great tradition of batting coaches with lifetime averages of .220, I will now presume to provide you with a guide to sucking up in the corporate context.Be extra agreeableCultivate the knack of adopting the opinions of the higher ups as your own. It is not enough to just a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Blunders in public relations: 1 of 1
It's not every day that I get quoted in the Wall Street Journal.In fact, there was just the one day.It happened about a year after the company I worked for fired a guy on Bring Your Daughter to Work Day.You might have heard about this. It was in all the papers and the networks and on Paul Harvey and even Armed Forces Radio. W... More..