See these links to find skilled BIPOC writers writing about what matters, like racism and cultural appropriation:
Chelsea Vowel is âpihtawikosisân
Dr. Adrienne Keene, Native Appropriations
http://nativeappropriations.com/
Desmond Cole, Activist & Journalist
https://thatsatruestory.wordpress.com/
Wow. Ageism. That smarts.
Art gallery jobs are rare. To be around art all day, looking at it, hanging it, speaking about it… it’s certainly a dream job next to writing a book and making my own art without the need to sell it to make ends meet. So when the art gallery I applied to called me about an assistant position, I almost fell off my chair in excitement.
The female manager started to ask me questions, general at first, then by about the third or fourth she directly asked me, chuckling, how old I am. I was in disbelief and it was really a reflex when I said “43”. She was evidently shocked as well because she gave a laughing howl and exclaimed “you’re older than me!” Continue reading
Thursday October 13th, 2016 from 5-8pm @MainLine Gallery
3905 St-Laurent Blvd
I will have a fiber sculpture in this fabulous group show!
See some edgy art, have some vino and great conversation!
https://www.instagram.com/fragments.groupshow/?hl=en
Fall is quickly approaching and I’m reminded that calls and emails from job seekers of all levels will pick up as another busy season is upon us. September is generally a time when companies begin to post employment ads in search of new talent. Whether you’re comfy in your present job post, looking to change positions or just starting out in your career, having a professional resume and cover letter can set you ahead of the competition and be a calling card in your back pocket when you need it.
What does it mean to have a professional resume and cover letter, and why is it important? Continue reading
Over the past six months I’ve created some new works of art as well as developments in my process, leading me to more three-dimensional works, sewing, various fabrics/materials, and sound. The discovery continues…
Enjoy!
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If you’re anything like me, you find yourself wearing many hats: writer, editor, proofreader, graphic designer, artist, researcher, website creator… Being self-employed, you will often find that you provide your clients with more than just one specific service. Here are tips that can apply to almost any kind of freelancer. If you want to ask a question about freelancing, write to me anytime! Continue reading
Yes, your new clients are out there! And now that you’ve created your list of potential clients (see my post Who Are Your Potential Clients), you need to contact them. What’s your best approach? Continue reading
There are many types of writing and the kind that you do will dictate your client base. Here I will give tips on finding clients as a copywriter because that is the broadest of the writing categories: you need to have a broad, general knowledge and if you don’t know something about your client’s business, you need to be able to research fast. Continue reading
