On working with writers
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Jessica is my biggest fan, and she thinks it is very wonderful when I write a book, and even more so when it gets published, and not just because I take her out to dinner to celebrate. But she cannot understand why I am so mean to my characters. She thinks that the best story…
What friends are for
So, last week, I had a conversation with a client that went something like this: Client: Could you fill out this 2-page form so we can get started on the project for which we would like to pay you a lot of money? Me: You bet! *works with great enthusiasm* There, done!…
On what I learned during Acts 2 through 5
If you’ve been following along at all, you’ll have noticed that a few years ago, I stopped doing as much freelance writing (Act 1) and started focusing on other aspects of my career (Acts 2 through 5). You’ll also have noticed that earlier this year I went back to focusing on freelance writing (Act 6….
A conversation with a friend
Me: No worries, I know a guy, he owes me a favor. I’ll get it taken care of. Friend (not sounding as happy as she should): You know, a lot of people seem to owe you favors. Me: Well, I do something for them, they do something for me. That’s how it works. Friend: That…
On getting older
Recently I met up with an old friend whom I’d gotten to know when we were both deeply involved in martial arts training. We’d gone for a really long walk and then out to dinner, so when we got up, we were a little stiff. We headed out of the restaurant, and there was a…
On watching television
If you’ve known me for any length of time, you know I don’t own a television. This is not because I make any judgment about TV entertainment but rather that I like to get things done. And I know that if I have a television, I will watch it and not get things done. Some…