As a creative, I love events that engage me in a creative way. Ones that speak to my career, but in the boring, corporate sense. This is why I relish my time at CreativeMornings. I've been to every installment since the first time I attended. It always surprises me how something as simple as a … Continue reading A Serendipitous Morning
Author: Katie Coleman
The ups and downs of workload.
During weeks or days that I'm incredibly busy, I always long for a job that's much more consistent. An actual 9 to 5. And it takes roughly halfway through a slow day before I realize the notion of me in a 9 to 5 is completely absurd and that I'd live that lifestyle for maybe … Continue reading The ups and downs of workload.
Hi, my name is Katie, and I’m bad at keeping up with my blog.
I was recently reminded that if I plan to use my blog URL in my Instagram, I might need to update it at least once a year. That's when I realized it had, in fact, been over a year since my last post—a year full of changes at that. So it's time for an update. … Continue reading Hi, my name is Katie, and I’m bad at keeping up with my blog.
It’ll Get Done…
It'll get done. Said at least once each production week. The thing is, the statement is always true. Whatever isn't done at that point always manages to get done by deadline. That's just what we do. Missing deadlines isn't part of the job. I'm not sure if this is the case for other professions, as … Continue reading It’ll Get Done…
8 Tips for Working with “Creatives”
There really is no better word to describe people who work with clients (usually) to either write, design, photograph, code for them—really any position where you make something out of nothing. And that something is for someone else. I consider myself one of these people. Not necessarily in my job as a magazine editor. I … Continue reading 8 Tips for Working with “Creatives”
Not ok.
So it's been a while. Nearly two months, actually. I've been hibernating from my favorite hobby. This is not ok. The reason(s) why I haven't been posting is because of work. Like most people, especially those in publishing, the holidays are the busiest time of year. Sure, we wrap up December issues way back in … Continue reading Not ok.
Diving Back In
It's been a while. I could list out a ton of reasons why I haven't been posting, but honestly it's because this hasn't been a priority. With madness in my office—from a 'reinvention' that landed me with a second job title that should really go to another full-time employee, to planning a beer release party … Continue reading Diving Back In
A week of drinks…and catching up
First things first, I received my copy of the September issue of LNM; the issue that had me pulling my hair out two weeks ago. And I'm already freaking out about October. I swear the cycle never stops. But nevertheless, I'm incredibly proud of this issue and so in love with how the cover … Continue reading A week of drinks…and catching up
The Good and The Bad
Let's start off with the good. My twitter has been blowing up since this morning because C5 ran my story about making beer today. I got attention from some of my writers, people I don't know, and beer industry professionals (looking at you, Tim Besecker, co-founder of Twin Elephant Brewing Co.). It's always a joy … Continue reading The Good and The Bad
Weekend Wind-down
So I'm pretty proud of my Friday. Though I did not get my nap and am therefore still kind of sleep deprived, I did, however, get to have some tasty treats at a great somewhat-new ramen restaurant called Futo Buta. I attended the media soft opening for this restaurant a few months back, but … Continue reading Weekend Wind-down
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