The Day the Toys Died (An Obituary for Toys R Us and Play)
Over the past few months, I’ve been watching the declining fortunes of Toys R Us. Well, really I’ve been watching for years. The chain has been in trouble since a… Read more »
Tag: business
Are You an Artist or Businessperson? How About Both?
I recently finished Write. Publish. Repeat., by Sean Platt. It’s a book about self-publishing and being an indie author. It basically asks the question, “Do you want to be an… Read more »
Making a Living in a Creative Profession
Many people are gifted in the areas of art, music, dance, writing, and acting. However, when it comes time to choose a profession, many choose to pursue something other than… Read more »
Stand Up and Be Paid!
I’m a fan of Wil Wheaton. True, I didn’t love his character, Wesley, from Star Trek: Next Generation very much. But as the years have gone by, he’s established himself… Read more »
Sometimes Rejection Is Your Fault
Yesterday’s post was about how rejection isn’t always your fault. Sometimes you get rejected for reasons that have nothing to do with you or the work you’re submitting. That’s a… Read more »
Rejection Isn’t Always Your Fault
Writers tend to take rejection personally. After all, it’s our hours and days of work that are being judged. Most rejections are far from personal, though, and may, in fact,… Read more »