Summer Relaxation, Books and Link Love

This summer my presence online interacting on my favorite writer’s blogs, Twitter, Facebook and forums has been pretty scarce. Not only have I managed to stay busy throughout the summer months (more so than last year), I’ve also spent a good deal of time worrying about a sick parent, keeping four kids busy during the imposed summer break, and most recently I’ve rediscovered my passion for books.

I spent the entire month of July reading books almost obsessively. There are so many I’ve missed over the past year that I find myself quite gluttonous with glee each time I discover a new title or author that captures my attention. It’s a diversion, a pleasant escape from the hustle and bustle that is my reality. Hope you’re taking time out to relax and enjoy this summer as well. I’ll leave you with a few interesting blog entries from last week:

Why Writing is Sometimes Like Spaghetti Squash
Coping and Prioritizing Your Freelance Life
Why Having a Freelance Writing Business is Better Than Working
Twitter: Writers Use Twitter for Business Connections and Job Leads
Demand Media Strikes Back at PBS and Writers Everywhere-Yawn

TGIF Link Love

I’m so happy that Friday is finally here. It really shouldn’t matter since I will be working on a couple of personal project deadlines at some point this weekend, but at least I get a break from the exhausting weekday hustle and bustle of meeting client deadlines, driving the kids to and from school, helping them finish up homework before bedtime, etc. I’m looking forward to some much needed relaxation.

As always, I came across some great posts this week that I’d love to share. Enjoy, and have a great weekend.

The Bobby McFerrin Plan for Creating a Remarkable Business
My Love Affair with Elance
Why Your Blog Needs a Niche
Jack Crabb and Revisiting the Great Freelance Writing Divide
Open Thread: What Do Bloggers Owe Readers?

TGIF Freelance Writer Link Love

It's Friday and I'm closing out the week by putting the finishing touches on a few projects due today and scheduling a couple more for next week. This weekend it's back to working on my own projects - and enjoying the sunny 75+ degree weeekend weather (only in Atlanta could it snow Sunday, then be in the 70's by the end of the week!).

I read some really great writer blogs this week that I'd like to share. I hope you enjoy reading them and have a great weekend!

Mommy, Where Do Clients Come From?

Freelance Income Report for February 2009

Six Months Full-Time, the Things I've Learned

Reality Check and the Toilet Paper Entreprener: The DIY Marketer's 1-2 Punch Survival Guides in this Economy

i have a company dammit!