Please subscribe to my newsletter to get writing news and updates. Last month, I got some news that was less than stellar: My editor gig at Brit+Co was going away due to budgeting issues and my writing job at MamásLatinas is no longer happening either. So that’s basically two out of my three main forms of income disappearing right away. So, like, stress, right? The stress definitely came right away. But I certainly wasn’t going to give up, so I formulated a plan, adjusted my 2018 writing goals, and blogged about what it was like to lose a freelancing job… and why, honestly, it wasn’t as bad as being fired/let go from…
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January 2018 Writing Life: My new year has kind of hit a snag [#yearofwriting]
Please subscribe to my newsletter to get writing news and updates. It’s the start of the year and it felt like a really exciting time when I wrote down all of my writing goals for 2018 recently. One of the things I didn’t consider at the time, though, is that I’d still like to continue doing these #yearofwriting posts because they have been a really good for me. I really enjoy keeping myself accountable with all of my work and still putting all of my clips on here. It’s very encouraging, and I hope to keep encouraging myself. So without further ado… What was published: Here’s What Happened When I Went From…
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November Writer’s Life: Finally hit my financial goals! [#yearofwriting]
Please subscribe to my newsletter to get writing news and updates. Last month, I wrote about a serious lack of motivation after a very crazy and busy September (due to Hurricane Irma and a 2-week vacation). I had recently updated my writing goals for 2017 and was hoping that November would go much better… And guess what, it did! One of my BIG goals for the end of the year was to finish my memoir book proposal, which I did with one month to spare! That’s right, the Moscow Chica: How Growing Up in Russia and Cuba Made Me an American book proposal has been written and is now safely in the…
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60 Halloween treats to make ASAP
Please subscribe to my newsletter to get writing news and updates. For anyone that knows me, I am a HUGE fan of Halloween. Ever since my family came to this country, when I was just 8 years old, I have loved this holiday. I love dressing up, I love candy, and I especially love the decorations. But beyond the fun colors of Halloween, these days I am all about celebrating it with a group of friends and some fun costumes. Unfortunately, due to some travel, it looks like this year I won’t get to dress up. However, that doesn’t mean that I can’t do SOMETHING to celebrate this amazing holiday – and…
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Brit+Co: August 2016
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