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 [...]
Meme Mashup
December 18, 2008 By 16 Comments
Image by FL4Y via Flickr Written by Karen D. Swim I was tagged by the uber talented Ann Handley a few weeks ago for a meme. Ann is the Chief Content Officer of Marketing Profs, a sought after speaker, a masterful storyteller and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Ann did a [...]
Sha Na NaNo – In the Key of Thanks
November 26, 2008 By 13 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim When I committed myself to National Novel Writing Month (NaNo) I had no idea how it would impact my days. Before the month began, I planned to awaken at 5 am, go for my morning run and then write. By 8 am I would be at my desk and ready [...]
Hitting the Pause Button
August 21, 2008 By 4 Comments
Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D. Swim This week I have stayed up way too late watching the Olympics and tweeting about it. Yes, I know I can watch it online or even TiVo for watching during waking hours, but I just can’t pull myself away. Yes, yes I know I too protest China’s [...]
Thankful Thursday
Thanks to all of you I am definitely not having the Worst Week Ever! This week has been one of the most invigorating, and thought provoking at Words For Hire. Wow! I could not have asked for a better party this week! I sat cross legged as I raptly listened to the thoughtful discussions and [...]