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Freelance Writers! Conference of the Year

The 39th Annual American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) Writers Conference takes place this year on April 24–25 at The Roosevelt Hotel, NYC. Come hear me speak on Sunday, April 25th at 9am — Panel Topic: Websites for Writers. Learn tips and tricks for driving people to your website, making a strong impression, blogging, … Read more

Make $$ from Blogging

Panel: . Date: April 15 Time: 6pm Location: Tribeca Cinemas 54 Varick Street @ Laight Street

Barack Obama Wins! Passes HCR Bill!

After his win, our President Barack Obama said, “We proved that this government—a government of the people and by the people—still works for the people.” House of Representatives voted 219 to pass Obama’s health care reform bill.Yay! It was a close vote with 212 against the HCR bill. To pay for the necessary costs, taxes … Read more

The Ghost Writer

Just saw this flick at the Chelsea Clearview Cinema. It was full of intrigue and suspense. Powerful ending. Roman Polanski did a good job. It’s a well written story too. Ewan McGregor did some fine acting. I give it 3 out of a possible 4 stars.

Career Achievement Award From ASJA

ASJA (American Society of Journalists & Authors) will have an awards ceremony at their annual conference. Sally Wendkos Olds will be a recipient. Yes, we’re related. She’s my Mom! I’m so very proud—and glad I inherited the writing gene. Can i get a woo hoo for Mom?

SAVE THE DATE!

The 39th Annual American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) Writers Conference takes place this year on April 24–25 at The Roosevelt Hotel, NYC. Come hear me speak on Sunday, April 25th at 9am — Panel Topic: Websites for Writers.

Secrets of Publishing Your First Book

Saturday 3/20 Susan Shapiro, author of 8 books and hundreds of articles for major publications, is giving a seminar in Greenwich Village from 1 to 5 pm. The seminar will include speakers Kate Garrick, agent and Paul Whitlatch, editor who are publishing her former students’ books.

Business Owners often say, "I Don't Have Time for Social Media."

What they don’t realize is that they’re saying, “I don’t have time to tell people about what I do.” It seems to be a generation gap. People who are in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and up, are used to the old way of marketing and promotion. They believe in advertising that costs a lot of … Read more

Today I’ll write 3 magazine articles while the rain pours down in Chelsea, NYC.

Eye-Opening Internet Stats

The State of The Internet [VIDEO]. Great to show clients who are dragging their feet with social media. Many of my clients have said “they don’t have time.” My opinion is they better make time or they’ll be left in the dust!