Are We Too Fast for Awe?
On June 18, 2024 by Lauren ElkinsLearning to feel awe again. We felt it often as children. How can I cultivate it again?
Last minute Christmas gifts for writers
On November 23, 2021 by Lauren Elkins14 unique gift ideas for writers (or anyone creative, really)
The things I love about my privilege to work from home
On May 28, 2021 by Lauren ElkinsWorking from home is a privilege. And I fully embrace what it provides me, as a working mom, and as a member of a global team.
Last minute Christmas gifts for the writer in your life
On December 16, 2020 by Lauren Elkins11 unique gift ideas for writers (or anyone creative, really)
Perused Internet Episode 2: meaning, joy, and detrimental individualism
On October 20, 2020 by Lauren ElkinsFinding meaning and joy while individualism tries to steal them both.
Perused Internet Episode 1: SSH, A Vegas Tunnel, And The Freaky Future
On September 25, 2020 by Lauren ElkinsThis is the first post in my new series (so exciting, I know), based simply on what I find and spend time reading online. Let’s jump right in. See if you can find any common idea between all of the links because I can’t. SSH and security deep thoughts by Daniel Messler One of my
Financial Literacy Month: keeping track of payments by client
On April 12, 2019 by Lauren ElkinsApril is Financial Literacy Month so I wanted to share some things I’ve learned after working as a freelance writer for a few years . Running your own business requires managing your accounts and keeping track of it all for taxes, too! Income tax returns are the most imaginative fiction being written today. Herman Wouk
Financial Literacy Month for freelance writers: tracking business expenses
On April 5, 2019 by Lauren ElkinsApril is Financial Literacy Month and even though I’m a writer, this is an area where I am passionate. I’ve even taught a class on some areas of tracking finances (more on that in a post scheduled in two weeks). As a freelance writer, I realized that the number of cats I was herding increased
My system for getting things done (GTD): a physical board, Google Drive, Trello boards, and my notebook
On December 28, 2018 by Lauren ElkinsGetting things done (GTD) makes an impact for me as a freelance writer, but also, as a human. Clutter hurts. It’s hard to admit that because I’m often sitting at a desk with piles to my right and left. I clear enough space to put down my coaster and caffeine of choice (Dr. Pepper Ten
How Airtable rocked my world with a payroll database, magazine editorial calendar, and easy, secured forms!
On December 20, 2018 by Lauren ElkinsI am a new convert to the gospel of Airtable. Amen. It’s true. It makes me happy. Also, I am reminded that I miss the challenge of working with a database. I’m serious. I used to work with databases every day as a Business Analyst and it was my favorite part of my job. I