Monthly Archives: March 2008

On the road

Working from Boston today doing research at a real, honest-to-goodness library. I’m planning to swing by my alma mater and also the BPL during my travels. If you need me, get me on Twitter under the name jeffcutler. Or send … —yes, there’s more—

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BostonNow Submission

As you know, I’m a professional writer and as such don’t like to give my services away for free. That’s the same as a plumber hooking up your shower for no money or a mechanic fixing your car and not … —yes, there’s more—

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Frantic Thursday

My concerns: The sabbatical is moving along nicely, but I’d like to have some more feedback from pro’s. Human interaction is limited to an occasional Twitter or email Response time on many pubs is ridiculously long Markets are out of … —yes, there’s more—

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MWA and other tasks

Sent a contest entry off to Mystery Writers of America, sent a few queries off today to some small publications with niche readerships—probably great spots for some of my columns or articles, and read through some more of my magazine … —yes, there’s more—

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Poetry

That’s right. I felt the muse today and put together a poem. As my friend Michael Rand says, it’s hard work doing something as soul-wrenching as poetry. I agree. But I pulled a three-stanza piece from my core and submitted … —yes, there’s more—

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Special Delivery

When you look in the mirror do you see the stunning picture of success or an ordinary, perfectly acceptable human who might be missing that little extra ‘something’? Is the gleam missing from your eyes, the hop missing from your … —yes, there’s more—

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Whirlwind

The past couple days have been crazy, so here’s a recap… Met with my investors yesterday who seem pleased at the progress I’m making during this project. At the end of three weeks I have two large projects underway and … —yes, there’s more—

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Rolling along nicely

As you probably understand, my paid assignments take precedence over the shared writing that appears here. It turns out that yesterday—Tuesday—was one whirlwind of a day. I put the finishing touches on some interviews, did a bunch of market research, … —yes, there’s more—

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Column later, Coulton now

This morning I spent a little over an hour on the phone with Jonathan Coulton in prep for an article or two for some national publications. Therefore, you’re not getting your regular Monday dose of column writing. Hang tight. I’ll … —yes, there’s more—

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1000 a day

Similar to the vitamins being prescribed for everything that might ail you, I’m using the 1000 term as my prescription to success. After a talk yesterday with a friend, I realized that even at two weeks into the writing project … —yes, there’s more—

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