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  • Creator Breakfast with G.M.B. Chomichuk and Jonathan Ball (Networking)

    Posted on October 21, 2019 1:26 pm by A.P. Fuchs
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    This morning I had a wonderful breakfast at Clementine Cafe here in Winnipeg with writer/illustrator G.M.B. Chomichuk and writer/editor Jonathan Ball. And while networking wasn’t the reason I chose to see them, it was something that inevitably happened given that all three of us work in the business.

    I usually see these dudes at book signings or on the convention circuit, but since I’ve been away from events for a season, it was a pleasure to have a sit-down with them and talk shop and catch up after so long. It was also an opportunity to share work habits and pick each other’s brains over how we do things and what works and what doesn’t, tell stories, and learn a thing or two.

    Today I came away with two wins, and in order of occurrence they were: A dynamite breakfast. Had the Turkish eggs and it was brilliant. The second was a writing gig. I’ll reveal more details about that here on the blog when I’m allowed to.

    Most creators would rather be holed up in their studio or office and just work. And while that has its charm and is important in order to get things done, it’s also critical time is spent with those in the business. First and foremost, it’s a chance to simply be friends with like-minded people and realize you’re not alone in the universe regarding your creative quirks. Secondly, it might lead to opportunities to use your craft you might not otherwise have had.

    In summary, go have breakfast with other creatives when you can. It yields positive friendships and, sometimes, a job.

    Networking, man. Networking.


    📂This entry was posted in Life Self-publishing Writing 📎and tagged blog book signings breakfast business Clementine Cafe convention circuit craft creative quirks creators editor events friends friendships G.M.B. Chomichuk gig illustrator job Jonathan Ball networking office opportunities studio Turkish eggs Winnipeg work work habits writer Writing
  • Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!

    Posted on October 14, 2019 10:26 am by A.P. Fuchs

    Today is Thanksgiving here in Canada and there is a lot to be grateful for. In fact, there is always something to be grateful for whether it’s Thanksgiving or not. Today will be spent visiting and eating and taking it easy (oh, and doing Inktober, too). Having a break is a good thing and will fuel creativity for later.

    I want to wish my fellow Canadians a Happy Thanksgiving. Pause and breathe and take a moment to reflect on all you have, especially on the things that matter most like friends and family, acquaintances, and anyone who has crossed your path that has been a blessing to you in some way.

    Enjoy your day.

    Regular programming on the blog resumes tomorrow.


    📂This entry was posted in Life Stuff 📎and tagged acquaintances blessing blog Canada Canadians creativity eating family friends grateful Happy Thanksgiving Inktober Thanksgiving visiting
  • On Writers and Emails

    Posted on November 6, 2017 8:21 pm by A.P. Fuchs

    Every writer’s inbox is different. Mine is sitting at 1883 unread messages as of this writing. Some are from fellow creators, others from family, others from friends, and others from fans. That’s just from people, as in, people who took the time to contact me. Then there are the emails that help me with marketing in publishing, emails on my spirituality, folks’ newsletters, and emails pertaining to my business. I’ve pretty much maxed out Gmail’s space since I’m an archivist and archive everything. To keep up with it all, all I can do is read my email when I can and, hopefully, eventually catch up.

    It’s both a burden and a blessing to have that many unread messages in my inbox.

    My favorite emails are from fans, of course, like any other creator.

    What’s in your inbox?


    📂This entry was posted in Public Journal Stuff 📎and tagged archive archivist business creators emails family fans friends Gmail inbox marketing newsletters Publishing spirituality unread messages Writing

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