Release. Exhale. Relax.
Advanced copies of my book started trickling out into the world this week. A box of copies arrived on my front doorstep Tuesday, and it took me until Wednesday afternoon to hold a copy in my hand and feel the […]
Things Change… And Yet They Don’t
Genevieve Smith in a beautifully written essay, I’m for Sale, for Elle earlier this month expressed the angst that many of my students, clients, and colleagues express daily. She recalls her own personal challenges in balancing income against creativity and […]
Artists Wanted for Creative Nonfiction
On the horizon for Creative Nonfiction is its sustainability issue, and the editors are looking for artists to illustrate “the human face of sustainability.” Details and guidelines are online and the deadline is May 31, 2013. Happy arting (and sustaining!).
IGNITE Program Keeps Growing
Footage from a presentation I gave in January was used as part of a story on NBC last week about IGNITE, the initiative started by Math Plus Academy to encourage girls to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects […]
April 15 Looms
April 15th looms… Make sure to file your personal income taxes (or an extension) by the due date to avoid interest and penalties. And for a helpful (and hilarious) guide on dependents from a toddler’s perspective, check out the Honest […]
This Just In: Creative Entrepreneurs Are Winning
Did anyone see the business section of last Sunday’s Times? There was a great article by Steven Greenhouse about the Freelancers Union and its growth, support, and advocacy for creative entrepreneurs. The article also noted that the “country is awash […]