When the MFA class of 2013 graduated I was able to get in the last word, which of course I love. Among other things, I provided a list of 15 items for success as a writer. Actually, if you just read 1 through 14 you will find the 14 things you need to be successful as a human. If you want to be a writer, go on to #15.
So, quickly here is the list which I go on to explain in subsequent blog posts. But for those of us who just want the quick and dirty. Here you go.
1. Take your meds
2. Try
3. Try again
4. Stick to your guns when you are right.
5. Revise When you are wrong
6. Have the wisdom to know the difference…
Read the rest: How to be a successful writer (SNHU graduation speech 2013) – Ann Garvin
I have never felt LESS professional than when I sheutod at my fighting kids will you stop f’;#g shouting’, than when I realised I hadn’t first pressed mute’ on the phone whilst talking to a client {who called ME at TEATIME} .Basically I think if the meeting’ was about one thing that detoured into another, it’s best to quickly clarify or agree to re schedule ..Those of us with children in the working mother category have ALL had three year olds at one time .and from experience I can say they’ are thinking a version of .’thank god Im passed that stage’, thank god thats not mine/me’. Whoops, this isnt going the way I thought it would, maybe I should save her sanity and rearrange another ten minute interval in her busy day,’ or I want to SMACK that child’ whislt grinning sweetly .OR CARRY ON THROUGH GRITTED TEETH knowing that it is unlikely either of you will remember anything particularly useful due to small distraction ..{they} should NOT be thinking she should discipline that child to behave in business meetings’, If I was her I’d have left child/monster at home’, my children NEVER behavd like that’ .BUT if in doubt, remember Life is too short, apologise {because that signals that you acknowledge the disruption} and mooooove on PS contents of hand bag only relevant if contain tampons, peed on pregnancy sticks, dog biscuits and nuclear weapons..xxPPS I found one of your marbles in my sons bedroom this morning .EXPLAIN THAT ;}