Recommended Reading for Writers: Linkety-Link List — February 24, 2009

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(www.inkthinkerblog.com) — In my ongoing quest to help you work through the wealth of freelancing-related information out there, here are some recent reads that may be just what you’re looking for. Some are oldies, but they’re ALL goodies. Enjoy!

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Dumbing It Up: Explaining Web Site Management to Senior Leadership

www.inkthinkerblog.com — Title: Dumbing It Up: Explaining Web Site Management to Senior Leadership

Location: McFaddens Restaurant and Saloon | 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW | Washington, DC 20037

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Description: Web Content Mavens present… Dumbing It Up: Explaining Web Site Management to Senior Leadership

Lisa Welchman, a leading content management expert, will be presenting. Everyone understands that maintaining an effective Web presence is integral to the success of most organizations. Why then are senior leaders often reluctant to fund Web teams and Web initiatives and provide strategic direction for Web development? Join Lisa Welchman as she reveals strategies you can use to get the C-suite to take Web teams and Web sites more seriously.

Event Details:
Wednesday, March 18
7- 9 pm
McFaddens Restaurant and Saloon in Washington, DC

7:00 – Networking
7:30 – Presentation Begins
8:15 – Q & A
8:30 – More Networking

Register by joining the meetup

Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2009-03-18

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Recommended Reading for Writers: Linkety-Link List — February 23, 2009

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(www.inkthinkerblog.com) — It’s hard to keep up with all of the great content out there for writers. Here are some posts and articles I’ve stumbled across.  Enjoy!

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Friday Fun Challenge: Write Your Job Description in One Sentence

876579_laughter.jpg(www.inkthinkerblog.com) — Today’s all about humor, and I’m challenging you to describe your job in one sentence or less — preferably a funny one. (This isn’t my idea; I stole it from the 50 Funniest Short Job Descriptions Ever.) Here are some examples to get your juices flowing:

  • Arrive after the battle and bayonet all the wounded: Auditor
  • Take a simple two-way promise and turn it into several complicated one-way promises which neither side can understand or hope to fulfill: Lawyer
  • Run away and call the police: Security Guard
  • Copy and paste the Internet: Student

How would you describe your job? Leave a comment.

I’ll have a nifty prize for my favorite (which is totally subjective and totally not up for argument, btw). Be sure to comment before COB today to be eligible for the prize! I’ll cut off eligible entries at 5 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. EST, though comments will remain open for fun.

Don’t forget to enter to win an Epson WorkForce 600 All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer. Deadline 11:59:59 p.m. EST today!

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Writing Humor: And You Thought YOUR Resume Was Bad…

484010_business_man_modified.jpg(www.inkthinkerblog.com) — Yesterday I stumbled across a hilarious list of 150 resume mistakes, bloopers, and blunders that had me laughing out loud. How funny are they? Well, let’s put it this way: “I am a wedge with a sponge taped to it. My purpose is to wedge myself into someone’s door to absorb as much as possible.” Uh, okay…

What’s the worst resume no-no you’ve seen? Leave a comment!

Don’t forget to enter to win an Epson WorkForce 600 All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer. Deadline 11:59:59 p.m. EST today!

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