Comments on: 5 Freelance Writing Lessons I Learned From My Dog http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/03/5-freelance-writing-lessons-i-learned-from-my-dog/ Mutual Respect Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:25:14 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Cyndy Kryder http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/03/5-freelance-writing-lessons-i-learned-from-my-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-60430 Cyndy Kryder Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:30:16 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4306#comment-60430 Deb, I love this. I'm home all day with 3 canines, so I know that everything you say is true. I'd also like to add: When all else fails, find that sunny spot on the carpet and take a nap! Deb,

I love this. I’m home all day with 3 canines, so I know that everything you say is true. I’d also like to add: When all else fails, find that sunny spot on the carpet and take a nap!

]]> By: Kathryn http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/03/5-freelance-writing-lessons-i-learned-from-my-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-60050 Kathryn Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:35:34 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4306#comment-60050 The first one was my favorite and made me laugh so hard my husband scolded me for interrupting the kids' school work. Thanks for giving me a serious laugh break! The first one was my favorite and made me laugh so hard my husband scolded me for interrupting the kids’ school work. Thanks for giving me a serious laugh break!

]]> By: Marjorie http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/03/5-freelance-writing-lessons-i-learned-from-my-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-60049 Marjorie Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:30:56 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4306#comment-60049 @ Christine: According to my cat, Tom, those invisible pests are actually small ghosts that come up through the floorboards. @ Christine:
According to my cat, Tom, those invisible pests are actually small ghosts that come up through the floorboards.

]]> By: Christine Whitmarsh http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/03/5-freelance-writing-lessons-i-learned-from-my-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-60043 Christine Whitmarsh Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:50:50 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4306#comment-60043 typo apology - Persistence pays off. :) typo apology – Persistence pays off. :)

]]> By: Christine Whitmarsh http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/03/5-freelance-writing-lessons-i-learned-from-my-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-60042 Christine Whitmarsh Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:49:41 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4306#comment-60042 This is awesome! I read it to my cat Caley, she got jealous and wanted me to contribute these on her behalf (she dislikes being outshone by dogs - lol). :) 1. Take naps and bathe at every available opportunity because you never know when you may suddenly become too busy with work (writing in my case, chasing invisible pests in hers). 2. Tasks can be divided into two levels of urgency: taking your sweet time or running at breakneck speed, depending on the perceived level of personal danger (or chances of missing a deadline). 3. Persistent pays off when it comes to getting what you want. Whether it's meowing incessantly and following your target around the house until you get the special canned food or chasing down client invoices or jobs. 4. Sometimes you cough up a hairball - or a writing piece that's not your best work. Hairballs happen. Clean them up and move on. 5. When you're backed into a corner with unreasonable demands, whether that means a nail clipping or a frustrating client, hissing is perfectly acceptable. :) -Christine This is awesome! I read it to my cat Caley, she got jealous and wanted me to contribute these on her behalf (she dislikes being outshone by dogs – lol). :)

1. Take naps and bathe at every available opportunity because you never know when you may suddenly become too busy with work (writing in my case, chasing invisible pests in hers).

2. Tasks can be divided into two levels of urgency: taking your sweet time or running at breakneck speed, depending on the perceived level of personal danger (or chances of missing a deadline).

3. Persistent pays off when it comes to getting what you want. Whether it’s meowing incessantly and following your target around the house until you get the special canned food or chasing down client invoices or jobs.

4. Sometimes you cough up a hairball – or a writing piece that’s not your best work. Hairballs happen. Clean them up and move on.

5. When you’re backed into a corner with unreasonable demands, whether that means a nail clipping or a frustrating client, hissing is perfectly acceptable.

:)

-Christine

]]> By: Kathryn http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/03/5-freelance-writing-lessons-i-learned-from-my-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-60026 Kathryn Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:22:17 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4306#comment-60026 Really great article - fun to read, different from other freelance writing lesson posts and totally true! It's always inspiring to me when long-time bloggers can write fresh posts like this. Love it! Really great article – fun to read, different from other freelance writing lesson posts and totally true! It’s always inspiring to me when long-time bloggers can write fresh posts like this. Love it!

]]> By: Catherine http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/03/5-freelance-writing-lessons-i-learned-from-my-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-60023 Catherine Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:52:02 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4306#comment-60023 Terrific post! As a dog lover, I can relate! Your pup is darling! Terrific post! As a dog lover, I can relate! Your pup is darling!

]]> By: Hazel http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/03/5-freelance-writing-lessons-i-learned-from-my-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-60015 Hazel Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:10:37 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4306#comment-60015 Thanks Deb - I'm going to read this to Chewbacca and Diablo as soon as I get home from Florida (where I am now snowed in ... pity ...) and I'm sure they will bark in appreciation! Thanks Deb – I’m going to read this to Chewbacca and Diablo as soon as I get home from Florida (where I am now snowed in … pity …) and I’m sure they will bark in appreciation!

]]> By: Lori http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/03/5-freelance-writing-lessons-i-learned-from-my-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-60012 Lori Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:39:17 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4306#comment-60012 I love this post! I am crazy about dogs. They are such blessings in our lives. You pulled out some great lessons that we can apply to our own work and life in general. Thanks! I love this post! I am crazy about dogs. They are such blessings in our lives. You pulled out some great lessons that we can apply to our own work and life in general. Thanks!

]]> By: Alicia http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/03/5-freelance-writing-lessons-i-learned-from-my-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-60005 Alicia Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:43:46 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=4306#comment-60005 Great article, Deb! I especially like number three, haha :) Great article, Deb! I especially like number three, haha :)

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