Graphic Designers Group Health Insurance
Helpful Tip: You can get group insurance by joining the Graphic Artists Guild. Only requirement is that you make your money through graphic design. Group medical insurance is MUCH cheaper than individual.
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Media Bistro Writing Classes
Last night I attended an Advanced Personal Essay class. It was well worth the time and cost. $100 for 4 hrs. 6:30-10:30pm at 475 Park Avenue at 31st Street. Nice space. The teacher, Paula Derrow, is the editor at Self magazine. The feedback felt spot on and the energy in the room was positive and … Read more
Articles / Updates
Look for my articles in The Resident magazine’s January and February issues! In January there are three: author profile of Abby Sher for her book, “Amen, Amen, Amen”; a profile of the Little Baby Face Foundation, a wonderful charity that helps children born with facial deformities; and a travel piece about Nevis and St. Kitts—two … Read more
Articles / Updates
Look for my articles in The Resident magazine’s January and February issues! In January there are three: author profile of Abby Sher for her book, “Amen, Amen, Amen”; a profile of the Little Baby Face Foundation, a wonderful charity that helps children born with facial deformities; and a travel piece about Nevis and St. Kitts—two … Read more
Twitter and Facebook stats
Twitter had 54.7 million unique visitors worldwide in August 2009, up from 4.3 million in August 2008, according to ComScore. Currently, Facebook has more than 300 million active users. 50 million people joined between July and September 2009. Read more
Personalized Presents
Using your photographs, letters, recordings, videos I create personal websites, multi-media presentations including Powerpoint slideshows, videos, and beautiful one-of-a-kind spiral bound books. Great for the holidays, anniversaries, reunions, milestone birthdays, memorial tributes and more. We can work within your budget. email me at info@DorriOlds.com.
Upcoming Articles
I can’t wait to see my new stuff in print. The winter issue of City Dog magazine will include my cover story and photos of my dog! Also, another article of mine about Abby Sher and her fantastic book, Amen, Amen, Amen will be published in the next issue of The Resident. Also keep your … Read more
Afraid of Social Media Sucking Up Your Time?
Here’s 10 helpful tips: 1. Skim: the first phase of online promotion is often reading. This can be anything from Twitter posts to Facebook updates, blog posts and online articles. Here’s a tip: skim. You’ll want to be very selective with anything that you feel is worthy of an in-depth read. Save your time for … Read more
Internet Marketing Strategies
Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving! Because I’m addicted to twitter, facebook, email, blogging, linkedin and all things social media, I’m already online today despite the holiday 🙂 While surfing the web this morning I’m shocked at how many typos I came across. What’s my big promotion tip for today? DON’T DO THAT! Don’t have typos … Read more
Improve Writing Skills
One of the zillions of ways to get better at writing is to study and learn. MIT offers many web-based courses. I do not have personal experience with MIT classes but they’ve been highly recommended by other writers. Keep me updated on what you’re doing to further your writing skills.