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Comment on When Your Brain Goes on Strike by Maureen Carruthers

Maureen Carruthers — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:58:42 +0000

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your process. I’d like to get better at continuing to write when I’m not happy with the outcome. I know a lot of people get back in the groove that way–my inner censor seems to have the power to create typing paralysis or something. . .just. . .can’t . . .keep. . .going.

Comment on When Your Brain Goes on Strike by TheOthers1

TheOthers1 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:40:08 +0000

I typically just write whatever or take a break. if there’s nothing there, I have to walk away.

Comment on 3 Lessons from my first Kickstarter Campaign by Maureen Carruthers

Maureen Carruthers — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:38:40 +0000

@John–I don’t work for Kickstarter so I can’t say what the problem was. If you were building something (a product) were you planning to make the plans and designs freely available–i.e. open source? If not, that could be the problem. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience!

Comment on 3 Lessons from my first Kickstarter Campaign by John

John — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:55:11 +0000

I’ve backed 4 projects on Kickstarter – all were successfully funded. I was really excited to submit a project idea myself and submitted an application. A couple of days later, I got a very unhelpful rejection letter that just says they don’t think its a good fit – but it’s basically a “form letter” that is unspecific about my particular submission. Could it be the rewards I offered? Is it because my project is too early stage? (I don’t have a working prototype yet) I’ve followed their guidelines and there’s no way to modify or resubmit my submission. My project is a technology/hardware project that is somewhat similar and complimentary in many respects to one of the projects I backed – but it’s still a different product. I wish I could get more specific feedback as to why my project was rejected, but they don’t seem to welcome any discussion – there’s no way to contact them about this.

Comment on A Tale of Two Mentors by Maureen Carruthers

Maureen Carruthers — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:35:31 +0000

Thanks, Jennifer! It’s great to “see” you here and to hear your mentor stories. I also appreciate having one more example of how versatile a theatre education can be

Comment on A Tale of Two Mentors by Jennifer Moskowitz

Jennifer Moskowitz — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:31:22 +0000

My bosses at my last 2 jobs. Ironically, they were both French men.
First I worked at a French restaurant and I started as a bartender having has no bartending experience and within 3 months was made a manager. My boss, Andre, told me what he wanted done and how he wanted it done and the expected it done. He was always willing to answer my questions and take my suggestions.
Then I worked as an office manager for a construction company. Gilles was a regular customer at the restaurant and he wooed me away from Andre. I had no clue what I was getting into! He kind of threw paperwork at me and expected me to figure it out. And I did! Before I knew it I was well versed in construction. Though, I must say, Stan’s Stage Design classes& Jeff’s Acting classes came in handy; knowing how to read plans and how to hide the terror was invaluable when discussing things with City Inspectors…lol…
Each of these men had the confidence in me to know that I would get the job done. They allowed me to see that I wouldn’t crumble under pressure and that I could deal with whatever was thrown my way.

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on employee skills development | what the cool kids are doing — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:22:21 +0000

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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:01:06 +0000

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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:33:55 +0000

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Comment on Getting Ready for the Artist’s Way: a sneak peek into the LHF Greenhouse by The sweet spot | The New Farmer's Blog

The sweet spot | The New Farmer's Blog — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:16:43 +0000

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Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:17:28 +0000

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Comment on 3 Keys to Unlocking Your Best Ideas by Lesley Howard

Lesley Howard — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:40:27 +0000

I love what you’re after here, Mo. Go!

Comment on 3 Keys to Unlocking Your Best Ideas by Maureen Carruthers

Maureen Carruthers — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:48:37 +0000

Ah, yes–The value of vacations in beautiful places deserve a post of their own! Have a great time, Linda.

Comment on 3 Keys to Unlocking Your Best Ideas by Linda Gatten Butler

Linda Gatten Butler — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:44:44 +0000

Watching the ocean, pelicans and beach while writing this, ignite the creative part of my brain! Thanks and Blessings, Linda

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3 Keys to Unlocking Your Best Ideas | Low Hanging Fruit Communications — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:06:01 +0000

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