Jennifer Walker » 2008 » June

Accentuate Short Story Contest Entry

I started on my story at 3:00 this afternoon, and I just uploaded it to the contest thread! It took a loooong time, but I think it’s worth it–I think this could be a book. Maybe this will be my nano project this year! Anyway, stop by and read it, and the others while you’re [...]

Would you all mind helping me reach my goal?

I’d like to make $5 for the month at AC (woo, big goal, huh?). Anyway, I need 585 views by Monday night to make it happen. Mind sending a few my way? I’d really appreciate it! My AC page

Writing non-linearly

Something I need to work on is writing non-linearly. I’m a very A to Z kind of gal–I like to start at the beginning and work my way through the end. Since the beginning is often the hardest part, I will stall and stall getting started on a piece because I don’t know how to [...]

Second book review posted

My second book review, for “Still Life With Elephant” is posted on Michy’s Review Blog. Please stop over and take a look! While you’re there, look through the other books she’s reviewed or read the author interviews.

Demand Studios

Demand Studios is not a new market by any means, but it’s new to me. I’m lukewarm about it, because it’s only $15/article and you lose your rights. However, writing an article for them doesn’t preclude me from reworking it and submitting it elsewhere! So, I decided to sign up last week and they accepted [...]

Book review posted

My review of Size 12 is not Fat was posted on Michy’s Book Review Blog. Check it out! Michy provides a free service to authors, reviewing their books and posting interviews with them. This costs the author nothing but the book. Check it out, and maybe you’ll discover an exciting new author…or get some promotion [...]

Get Organized

Today I’m going to talk about a lesson I learned about freelancing. When you have a number of assignments that all need to be done at once, organize them to determine in which order you should do them. Are any of them due before the others? Are any of them more imporant than the others? [...]