March Just Hit Send

Maybe the fiction writing is just what the doctor ordered. Do some of that for awhile and then backtrack to the articles. Or give yourself the fiction as a reward for completing the articles first. Your choice. You can do it.

I posted today's Notable Quotable at The Freshman Writer and put up a St. Patrick's Day article up at the examiner site. Also, looked for writing gigs and markets. Found several to work with. I'm also thinking of pitching an idea for a parenting/family column to my neighborhood newspaper. Looked around the website and found a need to fill. So, I'll need to think on it some more before sending that out. Also debating whether or not I should write more essays. I enjoyed the challenge of sending out an essay for the Chicken Soup series. More thinking and writing. lol Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful day and writing their butts off! Later.

Wildscribe - Woohoo!!!
ravenlea - I took kiddo out for a bike ride when I got home from the day job today. He had fun and I got to read for a bit. lol

Well, looks like my writing pals are busy, hopefully with writing and other great things. I posted three articles at the parenting site this morning and a post yesterday at my portfolio and at The Freshman Writer. After a good night's sleep (10pm - 6:45) I felt refreshed enough to do some writing. Hopefully, I can keep that momentum going. No goals as usual just accomplishments. Later!

Hiya cleo. Great to see how busy you are. I really need to keep getting enough sleep since that's why the burst happened really. I was able to focus clearly this morning. Anyway, the debate with the essays is that I have to think them out really and find markets for them. I find it easier to find the markets first and then write. I do have reservations because I'm primarily a non-fiction article writer and blogger. I'm stretching myself with the essay writing. I found it to be a great challenge and really satisfying after completing it. I feel like I can do it again, but it was a bit draining for me. In a good way, though. I also have to keep in mind that I work full-time, part-time and have a social life besides being a mom. My hope is to keep everything balanced so I'm not overwhelmed. That being said, I applied to two writing jobs. Both for the topic of parenting. Seems that's my expertise. lol Way to go on the blog writing and the soon-to-be JHS. You keep it up. Thanks for visiting the blog and commenting. I really appreciate it. I responded if you want to go check it out.
Raven - my thoughts are still with you and Pepper. Hugs!
wild - I'm glad you made it through to the other side. You should be so proud of yourself. Enjoy your rest and I hope to see you soon.

I also drafted new ideas for features on the examiner site. Now that they have put up more money for articles I'm willing to try. After all I'm getting a lot of exposure because of it. I need to journal though. But, I left both my journal and my flash drive. I'm so annoyed with myself. lol When I'm a bit tired, I forget stuff. Can't believe I forgot my flash drive. lol Talk to you all later.

very true. I've thought about that as well. Not editing and proofreading, but coaching. I am a therapist after all. I should be able to use that, shouldn't I? Still trying to figure out how though. I may end up overwhelmed given that my day job is counseling. So, I'm not in a rush to develop that idea yet. lol
Back to writing - Today's Fav Friday item. Check it out at The Freshman Writer.

@plaidearthworm - I thought she was her royal zombieness.
@wyntermoon - sorry to hear that you're stepping down. But, I'm glad you'll stick around doll.
@ravenlea - bummer about the fence, but yay for the job! Woohoo!
Well, I received a positive response yesterday about a writing gig I applied for. Two weeks is when I should expect to hear if I got the job. I really want this one. Four articles a month. Also the article about gifts for teachers has changed on me. Now, I'm thinking of doing one about the pros and cons of giving gifts to teachers. I've seen the gifts articles around christmas and I want to do something different. We'll see how that goes. I also was called about a gig I applied for months ago and I'm excited about it. So my writing really is taking off this year. 2010 is mine! lol Later awers!

@wildscribe - I thought you did mention it. Maybe my brain hasn't really woken up yet. lol Congratulations!
No writing yesterday, but got a few great ideas gelling after doing some people watching in the park with kiddo. lol They're still bouncing around in there.. Annoyed that my crackberry's wifi function hasn't been working since Friday. My internet is running so slowly now that I can't tweet as much. Think I'm having withdrawal symptoms.

Starting a new writing job today. Going to work on it tonight after getting home from the dayjob and picking up kiddo. Posted at The Freshman Writer about discipline, which will be the theme for the week. And still meditating on how to use my counseling experience to help others. I get stuck on my own self-doubt and it keeps me from really exploring that. Sigh!