My advice for a first-time book author, and not about the writing part
Dear first-time author: Congrats on your book contract! This is a major accomplishment. You’re no doubt nervous about writing a 75,000 word manuscript over the next …Read More
Category Archives: Entrepreneurship
Reader question: When should I turn down well-paying work?
Today’s reader question comes from a woman I’ll call Amy. She works full time (35-40 hours/week) from home as a contractor to major tech companies. …Read More
I can. But should I?
I work for myself and have for years. I love having control of my time. To be sure, it would be mistake to see this …Read More
The Baby-sitters Club, and how we figure out what people want to read
I interviewed a few people from Macmillan last week for a piece I’m writing on crowdsourcing. One of those people was Jean Feiwel, who lists …Read More
How do I start a business when I’ve got a bundle of kids around here?
In the post earlier this week on The Nesting Place, a few comments raised the question of how to start a business when you don’t …Read More
When you need a change of scenery
I work late roughly one night a week. When I do, I go to the library. The easiest option is just to go to my …Read More
Variety is the spice of work
Whenever people ask how to make a living as a writer, veterans in the field tend to offer this tip: specialize. You become known for …Read More
My business model — and my identity
This is a completely naval gazing post. Then again, isn’t that what a blog is for?I’ve been spending a bit of time over the last …Read More
Building a successful career — is it possible without childcare?
Laura’s note: This week, I’m answering some of my Frequently Asked Questions -- questions that I often hear from readers. As I email my answers, …Read More
Time makeover: From SAHM to WAHM
Back in January, I put out a call for reader time logs. Tiffany King responded and shared a bit of her life with me. She’s …Read More