So my mom called me this morning just to tell me that it was Poem In Your Pocket Day. Basically, in honor of National Poetry Month, you’re supposed to carry a poem around in your pocket (obvs), sharing it with those you encounter throughout the day. As one of those word nerd sorts — who [...]
Archive for April, 2009
April 30th, 2009
Poem In Your Pocket Day
Steph Auteri 
Posted in motivation 
Tags: holiday, national poetry month, poem in your pocket, poetry, writing 
No Comments » April 27th, 2009
Resource Roundup: Sample Contracts
A week ago, I posted here about an invoicing error I had made, mentioning that I was lucky to have covered my ass in the service agreement I had drawn up. Because I hate to bring up a problem without providing a concrete solution (and because my contract advice probably leaves much to be desired), [...]
Steph Auteri Posted in correspondence, finances/income, resources Tags: contract, contracts, legal, resource, roundup, sample 1 Comment » April 24th, 2009
Link Love: April 24
I’ve been feeling a bit off this week. I was away from my computer for four days, having gone up to Boston to see my father-in-law run in the Boston Marathon, and have yet to regain my stride, despite the rewrites and ms edits on my to-do list. That and the web magazine where I [...]
April 23rd, 2009
Breakneck Book Report: Pamela Slim’s Escape From Cubicle Nation
When I first cracked open the cover of Pamela Slim’s Escape from Cubicle Nation, I wasn’t sure I’d find anything new inside. After all, the title makes it clear that the book is for those still lost in the cubicle jungle. After remaining lost in its pages, however, for a long weekend trip, I had [...]
Steph Auteri Posted in book review Tags: books, escape from cubicle nation, pamela slim No Comments » April 22nd, 2009
Finding Someone To Drag You to the Finish Line
[Photo via] This past weekend, I traveled to Boston to see my father-in-law run in the marathon. It was my first marathon ever, and I wasn’t quite sure what it would be like watching a group of people run by. My husband, my mother-in-law, and I set up shop about 100 yards from the finish [...]
April 21st, 2009
Product Placement Plea: Throw Away Your Smartphones!
Just a week ago, I linked to my review of the Peek Pronto over at the Modern Materialist. I had been eager to review it as an alternative to the iPhone or BlackBerry but, in the end, I found it wanting. In fact, I even went off on a minor rant on how having such [...]
Steph Auteri Posted in products Tags: blackberry, iphone, peek, peek pronto, smartphone, smartphones 5 Comments » April 20th, 2009
My Invoicing Error
The other week, I agreed to copy edit a manuscript for someone. When asked for a cost estimate, I used my past experience proofing book manuscripts to figure out how long it would take me to get through a 90-page manuscript. Then, I took that number and multiplied it by my hourly rate. Three and [...]
Steph Auteri Posted in finances/income Tags: contract, cost estimate, estimate, hourly rate, invoice, invoicing, price, rate 2 Comments » April 17th, 2009
Link Love: April 17
I’m actually leaving the condo! For more than one hour! This weekend, Michael and I are going up to Boston with his parents to watch his dad run the Boston Marathon. We’re staying through Tuesday. Boston is my favorite place. Hurrah! Anyways, this means I’ll be attempting to stockpile posts f0r Monday and Tuesday beforehand. [...]
April 15th, 2009
What To Do With Tax Returns
Ah, Tax Day. We’ve made it (but just barely). Now it’s time to figure out how to spend the returns.
April 14th, 2009
Product Placement: Peek Pronto Not Pronto Enough
I was thrilled to have a chance to review the Peek Pronto. Loath to spend money on a smartphone, the cheaper plan for this standalone e-mail device seemed ideal. In the end, though, even that small cost proved to be not worth it. Head over here to see my full review.
