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Penelope Trunk Interview

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Penelope Trunk (photo courtesy of http://blog.penelopetrunk.com)

This past Thursday, I had the wonderful luck of getting to speak with the innovative, creative, tell-it-like-it-is, Penelope Trunk.

Truthfully, Trunk was not on my list of people I wanted to interview. Ever since she posted a picture on her blog of a black-and-blue mark that her husband gave her, I felt that she was just too exhibitionistic for me. But in doing research for an article I’m writing, I realized that I needed to suspend my opinions and talk to her.

And I’m so glad I did! I loved every minute of talking to her. She was so kind and didn’t ever make me feel rushed (even if in the back of her mind she was like, OMG, I have to get this girl off the phone!). She even called me back just minutes after I left a message for her.

I don’t care who you are and what you want to do with your life, you should read this interview.

Title: Entrepreneur/Writer/Blogger/Career Coach

Education: B.A. Political History, Brandeis University, 1990

Age: 45

How old were you when you started your first startup? Was it right out of college?

No, right out of college I played professional beach volleyball.  Then I went to graduate school for English. Then I dropped out when I realized it would never get me a job. Four years later, I did my first startup. Continue reading →

Behind the Scenes with B. from STFU, Parents

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I’m excited to introduce my next guest, who goes by B., creator of the blog STFU, Parents (STFUP). B.’s site comes up on Richmond.com’s list of top ten tumblr sites, which is how I found her. With over 17,000 subscribers and over 1.2 million page hits a month since starting STFUP 3 years ago, B.’s blog is a full time gig. Think blogging is an easy way to make a living? Read what B. has to say about it.

While STFUP may not be for everyone, I have to admit that it’s now my guilty pleasure. Who needs chocolate? I’d rather laugh my head off reading STFU!

Name: B.

Title: Blogger/Writer

Education: B.A. Journalism with minor in Film Studies, University of Georgia, 2004

Age: 29

Do you make enough money for STFUP to support yourself including buying healthcare?

I support myself by being a writer. I have ads on my blog, I write a weekly column for a site called Mommyish, and I freelance for other outlets. The majority of my income comes from my blog, but it’s a work in progress as I have plans to open a store in the next couple months.

I do not currently have healthcare, but will probably get some by end of year. Healthcare in NYC is absurdly expensive for freelancers. Continue reading →

Interview with Writer Jessica Rosevear

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My first jobtalk is with writer Jessica Rosevear. Whatever type of writer you’re thinking of becoming – short story, novel, mystery, nonfiction, poetry – this interview will give you an idea of what it means to be a writer.

Education:
M.F.A. The New School, 2010
Ed.M.  Rutgers, 2007
B.A. Rutgers, 2005

Age: 28

How did you get involved in writing?

I’ve always kept journals and been interested in writing. It’s just always been part of me.

How has getting an MFA helped you?

In my experience, the MFA introduces you to a community of like-minded people with whom you can make connections and from whom you can learn. I think the value of the MFA program, though, is in the “whole” rather in the sum of its parts. As an alumna of the New School, I can attend many writing events for free or at a reduced cost. I just attended a 2-day writing conference for $25 (as opposed to $350), where I made connections with and learned from many industry professionals. However, I do think it’s possible to cobble together your own “MFA experience” through individual classes, making your own writing group, and being an avid reader.   Continue reading →