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Are You a Writing Mother?

Faster than a speeding Slinky(R)! Able to leap Legos(R) in a single bound! Able to breast feed while typing one-handed! Can exist on 2 hours sleep! It’s a bird! No, it’s a plane! No, it’s Writing Mother! If you’re a Work at Home Mom (WAHM) AND a writer, then check out this new blog: The…

Blogging For $$$

Media Bistro reports on: So What Do You Do, Rafat Ali? The founder, publisher and editor of the newsblog for media execs desperate to make content pay online on leading the way to blogs’ payday

NOT The Power of Intention

I subscribe to a rather eclectic collection of Blog feeds and newsletters. And, every once in a while something comes along that PINGS! Yesterday, I received a note from Executive Coach, Mike Jay. Anyone who’s been around the coaching game knows Mike’s been there, DONE IT, done it well, and is not ordindary thinker. Mike…

Storytelling With Ira Glass

Want to write better? Check out this Youtube video with Ira Glass. Thanks to  Daphne, in rainy Vancouver, editorial wizard at Publication Coach.

[RANT] In Praise of Idealism

I am so bloody sick of being advised to be ‘realistic’! F that! What in hell is wrong with being a bloody, raging Optimist? After all, the high priest of Positive Psychology, Martin Seligman, a self confessed crumudgeon, is probably the most vocal supporter of the positive effects (and affects) of optimism. Optimists live longer!…

How To Lose Your Independence

This report from Psychology Today online, suggests that by grabbing the cell phone to talk to a friend the instant a bad mood strikes we lose our independce. Their suggestion is that by mood managing this way we reduce our ability to tolerate challenges. Hmm! That annoys me. I think I’ll call my friend Brenda…

Zeal for the Job

A new series from Time magazine about new careers, new jobs — unconventional jobs for unconventional professionals. Via Barbara Winter

[CCU] #69 The Power of Calling

This issue: I explore the Power of Calling and look at some strategies for getting in touch with your Calling. CREATIVE CAREERS UNLEASHED! The online Career/Life/Work Newsletter For Writers and other Creative Professionals From Lyle T. Lachmuth Professional Coach & Writer www.TheUnstickingCoach.com    Want to subscribe to the ezine. Just fill in your information in…

A Great Find

I loved the book Freakonomics. Thanks to Seth I just found the Freakonomic Blog. Tune in for a truly intriguing view of life, politics, whatever — through the genius of Steven Levitt.

March 4, 2007 Podcast

Welcome to the Creative Careers Unleashed Podcast series. Today… why Money ISN'T and SHOULDN'T be the only reward for creative professionals.