GardenWall Publications

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Gotta Love Praise From Clients!

April 9th, 2012

Thinking of hiring GardenWall Publications? Need a little jolt to push ya? Check out this email I received today: “Thanks Allena – you are such a joy to work with.  On time, competent, quality, and when you get constructive feedback, it’s all business.  As long as I’m at <Company> and we have projects – you’ll have writing assignments!”

Love it!

Back to work.

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How Writers Can Use Pinterest

March 5th, 2012

Hi blog followers,

I just wanted to make sure that you saw my About.com article on some Ways Writers Can Use Pinterest. A quickie example:

  • Gather some beautiful travel destination photos to use to inspire your scenery
  • Pin some clothing or accessories that help you flesh out who your character IS
  • Freelancers can pin the graphics from articles, and then connect those back to those articles online (a graphic portfolio!)

Of course, my fave use for Pinterest is simply to relax, decompress, and chill out from a long work day.

Enjoy.

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AWP Conference in Chicago with 9,000 Other Writers & Editors

February 21st, 2012

I’m trying to pull together final details for attending AWP in Chicago next weekend. No, I don’t generally fly by the seat of my pants, but, as the hub of a family of 5, nothing is “set” until all parties are attended to. Also, I don’t have a hotel room yet. Don’t laugh.

If you’re a fellow writer, editor or publishing exec heading for AWP, please let me know! I would love to get coffee, attend your talk or run into you among the 9000 other attendees.

And if you’re a hotel room within walking distance of AWP, well, do let me know.

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