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KinToki-Con: Review Part 1

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This is actually going to be a two-parter on attenting KinToki-con.  First a review – and then my impressions of their professional focus.

KinToki-Con is a new anime-themed convention in Sacramento, CA.  Since I've never been to Sacramento, and since they invited me, I wanted to give it a shot.  Of course I did some career panels – along with some creativity panels.  I'll let you know how those went.

So let's get to it!

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Book Review: Make a Living Writing in the 21st Century by Carol Tice.

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Review: Make a Living Writing: The 21st Century Guide By Carol Tice
http://www.makealivingwriting.com/ebooks/

PROS:

  • Tips on being a professional freelance writer from a professional.
  • Clear, easy instructions and advice, including step-by-step guides.
  • No extraneous information or distractors – gets right to the point.
  • Both positive and realistic.

CONS:

  • The chapter on making money with a blog is a bit light.

SUMMARY: A must-buy book for people who want to make a living writing.

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