3 Ways to Help Local Businesses Without Spending Money
Lori Wolf-Heffner | December 7, 2020
Please forgive the headline: Depending on the context, it can come across as originating from a cheapskate. But my intention is good. Because of the pandemic this year, you’ve likely…
The Freelancing Fallacy: You Believe a Freelancing Career Means You’re Your Own Boss
Lori Wolf-Heffner | March 28, 2018
Enraptured by the idea of running your own business so you’re your own boss? Sick and tired of answering to a tyrannical boss at work? Love the idea of getting…
Returning to Grad School After 13 Years: What I’ve Learned So Far
Lori Wolf-Heffner | February 28, 2018
Considering grad school? I did. For over 10 years, actually, after I’d completed a Masters and two years of a PhD. Now I have a husband, two kids, a freelancing…
Even Groups That Don’t Cost a Dime Cost You Time
Lori Wolf-Heffner | January 26, 2018
Make the Most of Your Group Membership Unfortunately, when I started writing, I didn’t have the equivalent of my 20 years of dancing training to teach me how to do…
Time to Focus
Lori Wolf-Heffner | August 26, 2017
You’ll find that one of the hardest things to accept with leading a more creative life is that you will need to focus. Despite what many self-help gurus say, you…
Are You a Forest Type or a Tree Type?
Lori Wolf-Heffner | August 12, 2017
“This constant back-and-forth is one of the most metabolism-consuming things that our brain can do. We step out of time, out of the moment, and survey the big picture. We…
Do You “Risk It All” for Your Dreams?
Lori Wolf-Heffner | August 5, 2017
I’ve been reading self-help books on and off for years, and I wonder how they can promise that you can “have it all.” However, I also find these inspiring, and…
3 Don’ts and 6 Dos for Attracting Good Writers to Your Company
Lori Wolf-Heffner | July 29, 2017
If your company is having a hard time finding good writers, then read on, because I have a few tips for you. I was recently headhunted for a writing position…
Being Interviewed for an Article? A Few Tips
Lori Wolf-Heffner | July 22, 2017
Whether you’ve just launched your book, are announcing a new tour, or celebrating your next opening night, you’ll likely find yourself talking to media at some point or other. I…
What is Good Writing?
Lori Wolf-Heffner | July 15, 2017
No one definite answer to “What makes for good writing?” exists. Some people focus on mechanics, others on plot. Some label a piece of writing as “good” simply if it…