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Feb. 25th, 2010 10:39 amHello, world!
I am back to blogging. Fair warning: I'll be writing a casual blog, about cooking, knitting, reading and books, media, feminism, fat/size acceptance, health at every size, and whatever else crosses my mind.
At the moment, I'm not going to be writing a lot (if any) teaching posts about the way the publishing industry works, writing, or editing. If anyone wants my commentary on one of those things or on something happening, I'm happy to give it (everyone is entitled to my opinion!), but that stuff isn't going to be the main focus of what I write about here for the foreseeable future.
Even though I'm not focusing my blog on publishing/writing/editing any longer, I am still available for freelance editing, and happy to work with people on editing and polishing their manuscripts, and my "Demystifying Publishing" articles are all still available.
Also, I (along with my partner in crime, the other half of Anna Katherine, Kat Crighton) will be talking about "Writing as an Editor" at the New England chapter of RWA's conference on March 27th in Framingham, MA, 10:15 - 11:05 AM. I believe there are still slots available for anyone who wants to attend.
Yesterday I baked two perfect loaves of six-strand braided challah, and watched a lot of Star Trek (original series!). And! I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my brand new refurbished Singer 353 Genie sewing machine; I used to sew quite often, and I made a lot of quilted blankets, pillows, and shoulder bags -- but sewing with a cheap plastic sewing machine meant that between my then-roommate and I, we ran down the gears on two of them. I'm delighted that I was able to (with the help and advice of my dear friend Yvette, who is a professional costume designer and all around awesome craftsperson) find a relatively inexpensive vintage sewing machine that will stand up to hard use.
My goal for this year is to learn how to make A-line skirts and tank tops, two of my favorite pieces of clothing ever. I've also got a pair of pajama pants that I wore for almost five years before they wore out -- I'm going to rip the seams, make a pattern from the pieces, and see if I can sew my own pajama pants.
Anyone have any tips for doing that kind of thing?
What are you all up to?
I am back to blogging. Fair warning: I'll be writing a casual blog, about cooking, knitting, reading and books, media, feminism, fat/size acceptance, health at every size, and whatever else crosses my mind.
At the moment, I'm not going to be writing a lot (if any) teaching posts about the way the publishing industry works, writing, or editing. If anyone wants my commentary on one of those things or on something happening, I'm happy to give it (everyone is entitled to my opinion!), but that stuff isn't going to be the main focus of what I write about here for the foreseeable future.
Even though I'm not focusing my blog on publishing/writing/editing any longer, I am still available for freelance editing, and happy to work with people on editing and polishing their manuscripts, and my "Demystifying Publishing" articles are all still available.
Also, I (along with my partner in crime, the other half of Anna Katherine, Kat Crighton) will be talking about "Writing as an Editor" at the New England chapter of RWA's conference on March 27th in Framingham, MA, 10:15 - 11:05 AM. I believe there are still slots available for anyone who wants to attend.
Yesterday I baked two perfect loaves of six-strand braided challah, and watched a lot of Star Trek (original series!). And! I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my brand new refurbished Singer 353 Genie sewing machine; I used to sew quite often, and I made a lot of quilted blankets, pillows, and shoulder bags -- but sewing with a cheap plastic sewing machine meant that between my then-roommate and I, we ran down the gears on two of them. I'm delighted that I was able to (with the help and advice of my dear friend Yvette, who is a professional costume designer and all around awesome craftsperson) find a relatively inexpensive vintage sewing machine that will stand up to hard use.
My goal for this year is to learn how to make A-line skirts and tank tops, two of my favorite pieces of clothing ever. I've also got a pair of pajama pants that I wore for almost five years before they wore out -- I'm going to rip the seams, make a pattern from the pieces, and see if I can sew my own pajama pants.
Anyone have any tips for doing that kind of thing?
What are you all up to?