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The three Ps: procrastination, perfectionism, paralysis

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Erin

Perfectionism was drilled into me at an early age. In school, anything less than an “A” was unacceptable. True story: I once got a 96% on a math test, and my dad wanted to know what happened to the other … Continue reading →

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E-books, indies and the new reality — Day 1 of BookExpo

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Erin

Book Expo America — also known as BEA — is one of the biggest events in the publishing and bookselling world, encompassing three days of educational sessions, author autograph sessions and an exhibit hall full of publishers showcasing their recent … Continue reading →

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Networking for the Painfully Shy

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Erin

Last night, I attended Small Business BC’s Entrepreneur Showcase – an opportunity for entrepreneurs (as well as wannabe entrepreneurs such as myself) to mix and mingle, and learn from several successful entrepreneurs in a variety of fields. Now, I’m not … Continue reading →

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