Writers can be an incredibly quirky bunch, but occasionally you come across someone SO incredibly ass-backward and unprofessional that you find the entire situation utterly unbelievable. You almost expect hidden cameras to be shown to you at any given moment. Long story short: A potential client contacted me over a manuscript he'd like to have … Continue reading Unbelievable!
Work
A Short Week
A Short Week As we steadily approach Thanksgiving here in the States, it means a short work week for many, and for others, it means a miserable time of year where you have no choice, BUT to work because you work in a mall or an individual store that will be absolutely PACKED as of … Continue reading A Short Week
Another One Bites The Dust
At approximately 9:00 this morning, I submitted a completed, edited manuscript back to my current client. Ten days, four revisions, and I am DONE. I felt incredibly exhilarated by that. I think it is, by far, the fastest I have edited in a while, but factoring in that everyone gives me projects with different word … Continue reading Another One Bites The Dust
My Thoughts On Ghost Writing
My Thoughts On Ghost Writing One of the first things I learned as a writer is that if you can’t do it yourself, don’t fucking do it. Yes, it’s really that simple, at least for me. Walk into any bookstore and you will find millions of books. Sadly, many of them are not written by … Continue reading My Thoughts On Ghost Writing
Welcome & Thank You
Readership has really grown a lot in the past month, so I wanted to say hello to all of the new people that have kindly followed, liked, and commented. It is a joy to read messages from like-minded souls. I see everything, and I appreciate all of you for stopping in. I especially have to … Continue reading Welcome & Thank You
The Little Things
You know you're a writer who lives and dies by her laptop when replacing your laptop battery is a big deal. What's worse, you're excited about the fact that you got it for a good price and it should be here sooner rather than later. The fact that I considered getting a second one "just … Continue reading The Little Things
Sometimes People Ask For Way Too Much
Here's something important you all need to know about me. Above all else, I am supremely professional. However, if you're antagonistic and you push my buttons right out of the gate, I will remain professional until the job is done, but I won't ever be anywhere in the vicinity of nice ever again. Some clients, … Continue reading Sometimes People Ask For Way Too Much
Once Again
Once again, I find myself astounded by the audacity of people. There are jobs in this world where you truly DO "get what you pay for". I have a healthy respect for money, but as a writer, there are some things I'm not willing to do in order to earn pennies. Maybe that sounds horrible, … Continue reading Once Again
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 