Since Talk Like a Pirate Day is upon us, I’m presenting this today. A little over a year ago, I was invited to give my feedback on a […]
Advice for Writers (101)
I can haz mailbag again! Another friend recently wrote me when I sent out an e-mail to friends about the stuff I’ve had published over the summer… Dude! […]
Mailbag: Advice on writing a blog
I can haz mailbag day! (It’s a small mailbag, but hey.) I got this question from a friend of mine, and thought I’d toss out my advice for […]
Networking means "don't be a jerk"
Elizabeth Vaughn tells a wonderful story of how she got a literary agent. It doesn’t involve an elevator pitch, collecting business cards, or anything else. It involves a […]
Seven tips for making your medical appointment go smoothly
These are some short guidelines that can definitely make any appointment you have – especially when you’re at a satellite facility or imaging center – run more smoothly. […]
Blind E-mails Are Your Friend
I didn’t count on the spam. I’ve presented during at least one regional academic conference a year for the last several years now. The topics have ranged a […]