#PIMPtipoftheday: When you network, ask what you can do for THEM, not what they can do for you. That was today’s tip. I sent it out and wondered what the reaction would be. Networking: the exchange of information or services … Continue reading
Category Archives: Personal Blog
Lessons Come with a Sting
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I have been bitchslapped by Sundance. I only have one thing to say to Robert Redford: “Thank you, Sir, may I have another?” If you follow me on Twitter, you’re probably familiar with my journey to get our script, SLAVERY … Continue reading
A Graveyard Writing Shift
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Living in rural New York, I often drive the countryside for writing inspiration. This particular day, I needed to find a way to kill one of my characters. I wanted something unique for her death. Suddenly, my car’s ball joint … Continue reading
Memories of the Crandell Theatre
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Palms sweating and heart pounding, I entered the Crandell Theatre. I prayed garbage cans were within reach, as I was positive I’d be sick from fear. I was 11 and on my very first date. The Crandell Theatre was built … Continue reading
Writing as a Martial Art
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“This is a last-laugh business: If you can survive as people are kicking you in the head, eventually their leg will get tired, and they’ll want to start kicking someone else. If you’re still there, and can pull yourself up … Continue reading
what if…
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After posting Kicking Fear’s Ass, many people have approached me, fascinated I gave up fear for Lent. They want answers. How can I be fearless too? Are you ever terrified? What do you do when you can’t imagine facing your … Continue reading
Love the Invisible
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How often do you reach out to another human? On Good Friday, I was at Penn Station. A homeless man politely approached me and asked for money. His pitch was eloquent, heartfelt, and with wonderful eye contact. I was marveled … Continue reading
Write or Die
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Today, I officially became a freelance writer, and I owe it to insanity. I was too insane to quit. I was a hustler by day. Sales. Straight commission. Even though I enjoyed my job, the economy was not conducive to … Continue reading
The Honest Scrap Award
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I click a link and BAM – I discover I have been awarded the Honest Scrap Award by Brittany Landgrebe aka @lights_aurora. I look closer. This must be a mistake. Perhaps it reads “Honest Crap Award”… yeah, that would be … Continue reading
Forty Pounds
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Holy heifer… I won! Pauline Campos, our very own @aspiringmama, is running an essay contest on her Aspiring Mama site for mothers to share their stories of postpartum weight loss. Gee, an opportunity to reveal how fat I got… how … Continue reading
