Writing Business | Cathy C. Hall Writes

I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m a goal-oriented writer. I don’t necessarily achieve my goals on the Road to Publication, but I’m very big on having them.

So when I came across Premium Green on the WOW!Women on Writing e-zine, I remembered my goal about an online writing support group. Before you could say “Sign me up, Scotty!” I’d received my first email, welcoming me to the group. And I’ve been green ever since. (I think the Green idea has something to do with growing…but isn’t that about the coolest logo ever?)

Not that I’m forsaking my real-live Centerville Writers. What I get from my down-the-road compatriots, I can’t get anywhere else. But Premium Green’s market guide and network appealed to me as a freelancer trying to grow a different branch in her writing (By Jove, I think I’ve got this whole Green concept down!)

I’ve already learned a new thing or two. And not just how to put that logo on my blog. Check out Premium Green here at WOW!. I may also enter WOW!’s Winter Flash Fiction Contest. Hey, I can check off another goal (but only if I win…).

I’ve been waiting all day to find something. But now that I take a look around, if something were here, would I find it?

Cleaning up my files, folders, desk and drawers is not on my fun “To Do” list. Before I can file a paper, I have to remember which notebook binder to file it in. And before I can file a manuscript in the binder, I’ll have to find the clear sheet protectors. Then when I find the clear sheet protectors, I’ll probably find a note with mysterious scribbles on it. I’ll suddenly remember what the scribbles mean, which will lead to a Google search.

It’s all too If You Give A Mouse A Cookie complicated for me. The only good part of Writer Clean Up Day is the end, when everything’s organized and I can find things once again.

Well, whadda y’know? I found something, after all. Here’s a market I submitted to last year with no luck: ByLines Calendar. It’s a desk top calendar designed for writers (Byline, get it?). Maybe I’ll try again for a little Fame and Fortune.

I could write about “The Importance of Organization in a Writer’s Life: Cathy C. Hall style.” Now, if I can just find my notes…