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11 Ways To Get Paid To Write: Every type of writing gig I’ve ever been paid for (and one that paid ≈$zero).

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“You have to be EL James or Colleen Hoover to make a decent living as a writer! Don’t even try! Get a real job!” Ever hear that? Ignore it. There are countless ways to get paid to write. To give you some ideas, I went all the way back to the early Nineties – the […]

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business, copywriting, email marketing, work entrepreneurs, marketing, success, TV, work, writing jobs

Not a good sign.

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There are only two ways this sign can be pronounced: “doe doe,” as in the dodo bird (at best), or “doo doo.” As in, doo doo.

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marketing, New York City, on the street language, marketing, New York City, signage

Best rice pudding signs ever.

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Rarely do I post a photo or video not to just make fun of it. In fact, I’ve often mocked this place, Rice, on Spring Street.

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marketing, New York City, on the street marketing, New York City, signage

“F” is for Food Emporium. And for my boycott.

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I’m boycotting the Food Emporium on my corner. You can’t see the stains and rips on the paper tablecloth in the photo above, or the clearly spoiled egg salad sandwich that guy in the background snapped up for half off. (Or more!!!!!) But still, it pretty much captures the level of professionalism there.

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things that annoy me anger, boycotting, marketing, shopping

How much is that doggie smell in the window?

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  You may think you make your own buying decisions. But not for long. Soon, your nose will tell you how to spend your money.

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marketing, memories marketing, memories, pet peeves, smells

You call that relaxing?

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At some point, someone powerful must have decided that any reference to relaxation,  wellness, spirituality or “Me Time” must be paired with one of two photos: 1. Some chick wearing white, sitting in the lotus position 2. Some chick lying down with a row of hot stones on her bare back Really? Well-being equals yoga and […]

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things that annoy me marketing, massage, new-age, pet peeves, yoga

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