Comments on: The Joys of Unplugging http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/the-joys-of-unplugging Income-boosting resources for commercial writers Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:27:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Peter Wise http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/the-joys-of-unplugging/comment-page-1#comment-4602 Peter Wise Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:45:25 +0000 http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/?p=67#comment-4602 Also late to this post....I agree, getting away is absolutely essential (for the sake of your family as well as yourself). And one of the things I like about freelance copywriting are those times when you just bunk off for a few hours and go and see a movie or something. There's something extra special about watching amovie in the middle of a day knowing that you're not a wage slave in a pointless meeting. Also late to this post….I agree, getting away is absolutely essential (for the sake of your family as well as yourself). And one of the things I like about freelance copywriting are those times when you just bunk off for a few hours and go and see a movie or something. There’s something extra special about watching amovie in the middle of a day knowing that you’re not a wage slave in a pointless meeting.

]]> By: Joseph Ratliff http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/the-joys-of-unplugging/comment-page-1#comment-4588 Joseph Ratliff Mon, 30 May 2011 21:03:19 +0000 http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/?p=67#comment-4588 I'm WAY late to this post...but the getaway (even from something I LOVE doing), is a non-negotiation...period. Minimum of 4 weeks out of the year, but preferably 8 - 10 total. I’m WAY late to this post…but the getaway (even from something I LOVE doing), is a non-negotiation…period. Minimum of 4 weeks out of the year, but preferably 8 – 10 total.

]]> By: Words on a page » Blog Archive » A few links for the end of the week - A blog about writing, in its various forms http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/the-joys-of-unplugging/comment-page-1#comment-1767 Words on a page » Blog Archive » A few links for the end of the week - A blog about writing, in its various forms Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:33:49 +0000 http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/?p=67#comment-1767 [...] Sometimes, you’ve just got to unplug [...] [...] Sometimes, you’ve just got to unplug [...]

]]> By: 40 Freelance Writing Blogs | Freelancing and Outsourcing Tips, Commentary, Analysis, and News from oDesk http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/the-joys-of-unplugging/comment-page-1#comment-1754 40 Freelance Writing Blogs | Freelancing and Outsourcing Tips, Commentary, Analysis, and News from oDesk Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:50:09 +0000 http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/?p=67#comment-1754 [...] copywriter Love - Career talk, community interaction, client etiquette, lifestyle Read - “The Joys of Unplugging” by P. [...] [...] copywriter Love – Career talk, community interaction, client etiquette, lifestyle Read – “The Joys of Unplugging” by P. [...]

]]> By: Peter Bowerman http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/the-joys-of-unplugging/comment-page-1#comment-1752 Peter Bowerman Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:51:24 +0000 http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/?p=67#comment-1752 Well, Charles, I'd say it's LONG overdue. And it's "OKAY to unplug"??? In my world, it's mandatory. Non-negotiable. Just as important as work, frankly. Obviously, you have to be responsible to your obligations to yourself and those you depend on you, and have the wherewithal to do so, but if you do, and those responsibilities are met, make plans to get away 2-3 times a year. You say you haven't really gotten away in 3 years. So, if you manage to get away now, once you get home, there will no doubt be some voice in your head saying, "OK, so that was fun. We need to do that again sometime, in say, 2012?" And you need to say to that voice, "Sorry, but there's a new sheriff in town. I was thinking more like next year (or sooner)." ;) Anyway, a getaway doesn't have to be expensive or lengthy. And use services like HotWire.com to get truly amazing last-minute deals on hotel rooms, cars, etc. I expect you to weigh in on this blog in a few months with reports from the beach... All the best. PB Well, Charles, I’d say it’s LONG overdue. And it’s “OKAY to unplug”??? In my world, it’s mandatory. Non-negotiable. Just as important as work, frankly. Obviously, you have to be responsible to your obligations to yourself and those you depend on you, and have the wherewithal to do so, but if you do, and those responsibilities are met, make plans to get away 2-3 times a year. You say you haven’t really gotten away in 3 years. So, if you manage to get away now, once you get home, there will no doubt be some voice in your head saying, “OK, so that was fun. We need to do that again sometime, in say, 2012?” And you need to say to that voice, “Sorry, but there’s a new sheriff in town. I was thinking more like next year (or sooner).” ;)

Anyway, a getaway doesn’t have to be expensive or lengthy. And use services like HotWire.com to get truly amazing last-minute deals on hotel rooms, cars, etc. I expect you to weigh in on this blog in a few months with reports from the beach… All the best.

PB

]]> By: Charles http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/the-joys-of-unplugging/comment-page-1#comment-1751 Charles Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:17:36 +0000 http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/?p=67#comment-1751 Well Peter the last time I "unplugged" was three years ago. I am long over due. I prefer the beach. I enjoy the smells, the sights, and the sounds. The ocean waves give me a mind numbing serenade that is unmatched anywhere else on earth. I love the beach. I think its time to plan a visit to the Gulf Coast. Thank you for sharing your experience and reminding all of us that its OKAY to unplugg. Well Peter the last time I “unplugged” was three years ago. I am long over due. I prefer the beach. I enjoy the smells, the sights, and the sounds. The ocean waves give me a mind numbing serenade that is unmatched anywhere else on earth. I love the beach. I think its time to plan a visit to the Gulf Coast. Thank you for sharing your experience and reminding all of us that its OKAY to unplugg.

]]> By: Star http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/the-joys-of-unplugging/comment-page-1#comment-1715 Star Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:15:20 +0000 http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/?p=67#comment-1715 I review audios--not to beat a dead horse with a broken record. http://chandlerazoo.blogspot.com. I can't read novels anymore due to stupid doctor tricks. I review audios–not to beat a dead horse with a broken record. http://chandlerazoo.blogspot.com. I can’t read novels anymore due to stupid doctor tricks.

]]> By: Mele http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/the-joys-of-unplugging/comment-page-1#comment-1712 Mele Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:01:18 +0000 http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/?p=67#comment-1712 Peter, you SO deserve it! I am really happy for you. And speaking of Maine: while on a business trip there last summer I visited a national park in Bar Harbor (sorry don't recall the name of the park). I fell in love with Maine on that trip. Such beauty! In fact, it was while lounging on some rocks overlooking the water that I decided to REALLY give this FLCW thing a go. Oh, and Peter, I saw lobster roll on a restaurant menu (also in Maine), but didn't order it because I wasn't sure I'd like it. In fact, the menu description sounded a bit boring, and I hate to be bored while eating. Now, that I've read YOUR description, I'm ready to roll (pun intended)! Have you ever written menu descriptions? You would get them flying into the joint! Peter, you SO deserve it! I am really happy for you.

And speaking of Maine: while on a business trip there last summer I visited a national park in Bar Harbor (sorry don’t recall the name of the park). I fell in love with Maine on that trip. Such beauty! In fact, it was while lounging on some rocks overlooking the water that I decided to REALLY give this FLCW thing a go.

Oh, and Peter, I saw lobster roll on a restaurant menu (also in Maine), but didn’t order it because I wasn’t sure I’d like it. In fact, the menu description sounded a bit boring, and I hate to be bored while eating. Now, that I’ve read YOUR description, I’m ready to roll (pun intended)! Have you ever written menu descriptions? You would get them flying into the joint!

]]> By: Peter Bowerman http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/the-joys-of-unplugging/comment-page-1#comment-1710 Peter Bowerman Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:27:26 +0000 http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/?p=67#comment-1710 Oh yes, you're talking to a serious reader here. I went through 4 books* on my vacation and usually get through 1-2 a week every week - typically a mix of fiction and non-fiction. One of the sublime pleasures of life, as far as I'm concerned. * 1) The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud - wonderfully rich and insightful book about the coming-of-age of 30-somethings in NYC around the beginning of the new millennium. 2) The Unlikely Disciple by Kevin Roose - absolutely fascinating and wildly provocative account of a 19-year-old Brown University sophomore's one semester at Liberty University (the college founded by Jerry Falwell). I promise this one will stay with you for a while... 3) The Kingdom of Simplicity - written by one of my self-publishing coaching clients, Holly Payne, a two-time novelist - one award-winning - before this wonderful book about the nature and power of forgiveness. She wrote it as a gift of forgiveness to the drunk driver who hit her in 1994, leaving her unable to walk for a year. She went the self-publishing route after conventionally publishing her first two, not exactly pleased with the outcome of those forays... (www.kingdomofsimplicity.com) 4) Wobegon Boy - by Garrison Keillor. Smart, comfortable, insightful, richly detailed, and frequently screamingly funny book by the Prairie Home Companion creator. Oh yes, you’re talking to a serious reader here. I went through 4 books* on my vacation and usually get through 1-2 a week every week – typically a mix of fiction and non-fiction. One of the sublime pleasures of life, as far as I’m concerned.

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1) The Emperor’s Children by Claire Messud – wonderfully rich and insightful book about the coming-of-age of 30-somethings in NYC around the beginning of the new millennium.

2) The Unlikely Disciple by Kevin Roose – absolutely fascinating and wildly provocative account of a 19-year-old Brown University sophomore’s one semester at Liberty University (the college founded by Jerry Falwell). I promise this one will stay with you for a while…

3) The Kingdom of Simplicity – written by one of my self-publishing coaching clients, Holly Payne, a two-time novelist – one award-winning – before this wonderful book about the nature and power of forgiveness. She wrote it as a gift of forgiveness to the drunk driver who hit her in 1994, leaving her unable to walk for a year.

She went the self-publishing route after conventionally publishing her first two, not exactly pleased with the outcome of those forays… (www.kingdomofsimplicity.com)

4) Wobegon Boy – by Garrison Keillor. Smart, comfortable, insightful, richly detailed, and frequently screamingly funny book by the Prairie Home Companion creator.

]]> By: Star http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/the-joys-of-unplugging/comment-page-1#comment-1709 Star Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:53:37 +0000 http://www.wellfedwriter.com/blog/?p=67#comment-1709 Don't forget those produced audio books, either. Like a mental trip to the movies! Don’t forget those produced audio books, either. Like a mental trip to the movies!

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