Carrie Pollard, Fantasy Author

The last few months have been chaotic down here in sub-Saharan Africa. Between dealing with visa issues, getting a nasty head cold and a 2-week holiday, I’ve been officially thrown off my routine.

Despite all this and a case of the post-holiday blues, I’m determined to get back on track. I’ve put together a few SMART goals and of course, have rekindled my relationship with my daily to-do list. I love to feel like I’m in control of things, and having that list handy makes my life easier!

After some soul searching and serious reflection, I also decided to make some big changes to my book. The story line wasn’t working and the characters felt weak. So, I spent a few weeks reverse engineering the thing. I’m not starting from scratch, but let’s just say that I have a long road to completion. To help speed me along on that road, I am going to participate in NaNoWriMo again this year. Last year I made it all the way to 30,000 words. I plan on knocking 50,000 words out of the park this time.

What are your tips for getting back into a routine? I’d love to know!

Are you looking for a new job? Perhaps you’re changing careers or moving to another company. Putting a resume together can be daunting and time consuming. That being said, a great resume is the first step towards landing that next opportunity.

I have spent plenty of time interviewing…on both sides of the table. So, let me share some of my resume building tips with you.

Clean and Readable Formatting

One of the most important aspects of a good resume is making it readable. It sounds like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised how many people forget about this! (more…)

The internet is a big place, and there’s a boatload of information out there!

OK, I’m sure you know this already. But, I am very grateful for the wealth of knowledge available at my fingertips every time I open my laptop. Whether I’m learning a new skill or simply doing research, I utilize every possible resource. Since I work out of a remote office in Namibia, I rely heavily on online tools like webinars, blogs, and e-books to help me get work done. (more…)

Having worked in the advertising business for over 7 years, I’ve learned a thing or two about time management. I’m talking deadlines, schedules, and expectation setting.

I’m a big list person. From groceries, to long term goals, and to-do items, I make a list for just about everything. So, naturally I’ve put together a list of my top 8 time management tips!

1. Make a prioritized “To Do” list every evening before you go home.

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Imagine a world where your every thought, every memory, and even your emotions can be experienced by others. A world where social media and invasion of privacy is taken to the ultimate next level. Welcome to the world of The Lattice.  (more…)