Written by Karen D. Swim When it comes to blogging, there is no greater advice than planning (writing and scheduling) posts in advance. Develop your monthly calendar in advance and plan blocks of time to write. I could seriously be the poster child for the “before” of not planning. Actually, I do plan but then [...]
Who Moved My Life?
April 27, 2009 By 13 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim “We have to be willing to get rid of the life we had planned so as to live the life that is waiting.” I planned to be a wife and mom (after my original idea of Queen of the World fell through). I was going to be bake cookies, volunteer [...]
Not so Dirty Little Secret
April 20, 2009 By 24 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim Last week I hinted about my “affair” and it’s time to come clean. I would never advocate the human variety of cheating but cheating on your business can be a great thing! For more than five years my primary business has been writing and marketing. Within those broad parameters, I [...]
Dubious Deception and other Corporate Tales
April 17, 2009 By 12 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim Today’s post is a bit of departure from the usual fare. It is a story and yes it’s true but all is not as it appears. Put away your scarlet letters and put on your cloaks of creativity. Play along and I’ll provide the answer at the end…or at the [...]
Eyes Half Mast, Mug Half Full – I am There
April 16, 2009 By 4 Comments
Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D. Swim Late night, not enough coffee, hanging tightly to the threads of creativity needed to power through the day. Lingering in that state of adrenalin fueled rush that gets you down the road and then throws you to the pavement like road kill. I am there. Longing to [...]
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