Posts Tagged ‘No’
One Sentence That Set Me Free-ish
One Sentence That Set Me Free-ish Last year I went on a second date with a nice man I wasn’t interested in. If I’m honest, I’ve done this quite a lot. On the surface it isn’t a horrible practice. I think it shows I have an understanding that people, like books or movies, might need…
Read MoreCan I Pick Your Brain
Can I Pick Your Brain? The Fine Line Between Giving Back and Getting Paid The right connections in publishing can jumpstart your career and make the journey more enjoyable. But there is a fine line when asking for a favor (or a freebie) and networking. This panel looks at how emerging writers can gracefully navigate…
Read MoreNo More Secrets. Read Mine Here
No more secrets you guys. You know how they say if you’re not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem? Well, I’m part of the problem. So, no more secrets. What’s your problem this month, Ann? (that’s my negative self-talk chiming in. She’s not very nice sometimes.) I was on Instagram…
Read MoreNo and Yes Live Together in The House You Build for Yourself.
No, and Yes Live Together in The House You Build for Yourself. When I was younger I could say no without guilt, worry, or fear. In fact, at least once I not only said “no”, I also made a deal out of that ‘no.’ It was during my short stint on the track team where…
Read MoreHow Do You Say No Without Feeling Guilty?
How Do You Say No Without Feeling Guilty? I say Yes a lot. I bet you do too. I like to say Yes because I’m interested in so many things. I like people, I’m social and I want to help. Maybe sometimes I say yes out of guilt, guilty – ness ugh, or how people…
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