Category: Emily’s Musings | Page 5

Too tired, drained, busy, burned out, blocked….to write a blog post? No you’re not.

by Emily Crookston | Jun 29, 2016 | Business Development, Emily's Musings, Writing Tips

I am tired. I was up late watching the big game. What do you mean, what big game? You haven’t heard about the feel-good, Cinderella sports story of the year? Allow me fill you in. The rough-and-tumble Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers (Go Chants!) came from...

Busy-Shaming is the New Sign You’re a Grownup Mean Girl

by Emily Crookston | Jun 24, 2016 | Emily's Musings, Entrepreneur, Writing Tips

If I were ranking feelings, inspiration would be super high on my list. I LOVE feeling inspired. Here are some random bits of stuff that made me feel inspired this week: This Cavalier fan’s story This kopywriter and his blog This former hairdresser and her...

Freelancer: The New New ‘F’ Word?

by Emily Crookston | Jun 16, 2016 | Business Development, Emily's Musings, Small Business, Writing Tips

Recently, I was considering an offer I received to wade into the world of freelance writing. I can see the value in doing it. As a copy writer who is new to the scene, I am laser-focused on two things: (1) getting my work in front of potential clients and (2)...

What being a philosophy professor taught me about starting a business

by Emily Crookston | Jun 3, 2016 | Business Development, Emily's Musings, Writing Tips

I’m about to break my own rule. Ready? Since the dawn of time, human beings have debated whether technology is good for us… This type of introductory statement is cringe-inducing to me and all of my professor (and former professor) friends. It’s trite; it’s...

Bloom Where You Land

by Emily Crookston | May 20, 2016 | Business Development, Emily's Musings, Small Business

In Delton, MI, where I grew up, the dandelions are just going to seed. I know because I recently traveled back home to see my sister graduate from college, celebrate Mother’s Day with my mom, and visit the rest of the family. Despite the unseasonably cold...

I'm scared

by Emily Crookston | Mar 10, 2016 | Business Development, Emily's Musings, Entrepreneur, Small Business

A dear friend once told me a story about when he was in a car accident. He was driving late one rainy night and fell asleep at the wheel just as he was heading through a tunnel on a curve. The car smashed into the wall of the tunnel, then spinning around,...