I didn’t really want to end the week on a somber note, but I wanted to share about my communication style, because this is part of what I think about when I manage careers (both mine and John’s) online. Social media is great and it definitely has its uses. More and more I’m finding that […]
Tag: communication
Ramblings about Personal Bias Online
One of the comments someone made about what they want to read here, was about what makes me “me.” During Speak Out with Your Geek Out, I talked about how I’m a hobby anthropologist. *flexes fingers* Yep, breaking that hat out today. One of the biggest challenges with online communication is the sheer volume of […]
A Lesson from the Muskrat
Working with the Muskrat (aka John Kovalic) has been a lot of fun as we get the workflow side of things situated. We’ve been dealing with this pesky thing called “infrastructure” (I might have said that before) as well as firming up business relationships and letting people know that we’re now a team of two […]
Freelance Writing Tip #12: Exercise Diplomacy with Editors
If you exchange angry words with one editor, you run the risk of tarnishing your reputation with other editors. (Just like writers befriend other writers; editors talk to other editors.) That’s not to say you shouldn’t stand up for yourself if you feel you are in the right about something. Speak up carefully, politely, and […]