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.
Editing
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.
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
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
More Brewing Shenanigans
On Monday, I met up with one of my awesome photographers, Jeremy Deal of LunahZon Photography, at Ass Clown Brewing Company to start another batch of our collaboration beer, and to check on the one I started last week. I also had to be a serious notetaker on this trip since CharlotteFive wanted a piece … Continue reading More Brewing Shenanigans
Weekend Wrap-up
There were no travels this week, sadly. Though I did start my weekend a bit early with an Out To Pasture saison from Heist Brewery during InstaBeerUpCLT. The meetup group is a mix of networking and beer and meets at a different brewery each month when it's held. The details are announced on Instagram … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-up
Coffee for Katies…Plus Some Actual Editing
So this morning I, evidently a prominent Charlotte Kaite, made my way to KatieCon, held at an awesome little coffeeshop in Charlotte called Rush. I had coffee with some Katies I knew, and a few that I didn't. Overall it was a cool event with an excuse to leave the office, and I got a … Continue reading Coffee for Katies…Plus Some Actual Editing
Solid Sunday…So Far
Not all Sundays as an editor include work, but this particular Sunday does. With two magazines out next week, today starts off with some editing and a movie. And I have to say - it's not all bad. Although I love writing, editing is just something else entirely. I feel like it's almost a … Continue reading Solid Sunday…So Far
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