The Renegade Writer

Thank you!

I just wanted to post a quick note this Thanksgiving thanking my wonderful readers for their support, comments, and e-mails. I appreciate that with so little time and so many options, you choose to read The Renegade Writer. Thanks also to everyone who has taken my e-course, signed up for phone mentoring or query critiquing, …

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Nov 24, 2011 Personal yammerings

A Change in Direction — And I’m Psyched!

A lot of you already know this, but I’m taking a slight detour in my career: I’ve been studying to become a personal trainer (take the exam in August — cross your fingers for me!), and just signed up for certification courses to become a wellness coach and Hatha yoga instructor.

I’ve already put up a …

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Jul 13, 2011 News you can use, Personal yammerings

Thank you!

It’s almost Thanksgiving, and I’m feeling extra grateful. I love my job and I love my life, and I’m thankful for all the people who helped me make my dream a reality. In particular, I’d like to thank:

* My readers. It’s no fun writing into the void, so I’m grateful that you keep coming back …

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Nov 24, 2010 Personal yammerings

How to Get Unstuck: Mind Shifts for the Freelance Writer

Out-of-the-box freelancer

Today I interviewed the treasurer of a local university for their alumni magazine, and at one point in the conversation he said, “Your processes are geared towards getting you the results you’ve been getting. If you don’t like the results, then your processes are no good.”

I love this. It makes a lot of sense for …

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Nov 22, 2010 Advice, Motivation, Observations, Personal yammerings, Self improvement

How to Make Down Days Work for You

I tend to have Seasonal Affective Disorder — for a month or two in the winter, I’m exhausted, unmotivated, and down. I use a light box, take vitamin D, go for walks, do yoga, meditate — all the things you’re supposed to do — and still the winter depression comes. My life coach suggested that …

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Nov 1, 2010 Advice, Ass, Motivation, Observations, Personal yammerings, productivity

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