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Build Your Wings
Created on 2004-02-03 12:11:01 (#2098941), last updated 2009-07-04
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Basic Info| Name: | buildyourwings |
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AboutIf we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair.
We'd never have a friendship.
We'd never go into business, because we'd be cynical.
You've got to jump off cliffs all the time,
and build your wings on the way down.
Ray Bradbury
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buildyourwings. The name is taken from the quote above, which I thought was good because not only is it quirky and inspiring, it's also from a science-fiction author (Ray Bradbury). The community is for those of us trying to figure out how to live life without a soul-sucking job, particularly through large- or small-scale entrepreneurship. If you write novels, do freelance editing, create jewelry, resell yard-sale finds on Ebay, catsit, run a bookstore, operating a franchise, or just dream of doing something along these lines, join up. Pooled creativity and a supportive network can help us figure out how to pull off this revolution!- If you want to introduce yourself, do it in a new post so it'll be easy for everyone to see. Please include your website, Ebay ID, Cafepress shop, etc. information, so I can list it below.
- If you have suggestions for books or links, whether they're specific (packing jewelry to sell) or general (getting organized), please share.
- You may make promotional posts no more often than once every two months. Please make an effort to participate rather than only promoting your business. If your only posts consist of promotions, you will be removed from the community.
- Do not post large or animated images (besides user icons) without both
1) A "lj-cut" (see the LJ FAQ for instructions)
2) A note of explanation
- Please respect others in the community.
Thanks!
USEFUL WEBSITES
CalGold for California residents--neat quiz for what kind of permits you need
ForWriters is a collection of writing articles, etc. (also available as an RSS feed, see below)
Absolute Write, for all kinds of writers
Sellathon, an Ebay tool
the US government's site for small businesses (Got one in your country? Send me the link!)
Barbara Winter's site for being "joyfully jobless"
Entrepreneur.com
Craig's List for job listings, barter ads, etc., in various cities across the world
Ebay
Yahoo! Auctions
Vistaprint--Low-cost business cards, postcards, etc.
Snapfish--Low-cost photo-based postcards, calendars, etc.
Cafepress--On-demand custom merchandise.
Online Writing Workshop for sf, fantasy, horror, romance, and general fiction.
Essortment's How-tos for entrepreneurs
Online Women's Business Center (hardly gender-specific at all)
iVillage--work from home ideas
Work At Home Mom is also not all that gender-specific
IdeaCafe for small business owners
Nolo legal advice (free) and books (for sale)
Creative Commons licensing system for all forms of art
About.com's entrepreneur section--lots of articles
SpringWise has a newsletter full of ideas that have worked for others
Written Road has travel-writing news and advice
COMMUNITIES, RSS FEEDS, ETC.
Flee the Hive
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forwriters: Excellent compilation of articles and essays on writing, from the theoretical to the very nuts-and-boltship_domestics: for LJers "who love their home and activities involving life at home"craftgrrldiyrevolution: politically-conscious DIYmotivationquote: 4 motivating quotes a day (if you're into that sort of thing)researchbuzz: research news. Surprisingly useful.macfixit: for Mac userscreativecommons: CC newsforwriters: news for writersUSEFUL BOOKS
Making a Living Without a Job: Winning Ways For Creating Work That You Love
by Barbara WinterHow to Survive Without a Salary: Learning How to Live the Conserver Lifestyle
by Charles LongThe Crafts Business Answer Book & Resource Guide: Answers to Hundreds of Troublesome Questions About Starting, Marketing, and Managing a Homebased Business Efficiently, Legally, and Profitably
by Barara BrabecYour Crafts Business: A Legal Guide
from Nolo PressMEMBERS' SITES
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widowspeak's handmade soaps, candles, and more: Dancing Panda Soapworkslindalee_'s jewelry:lindaleestudio.etsy.comjenniferward does book reviews (including business books) at Jenn's Bookslunesse makes glass art: Juice Glass.elegant_emily's crocheting site: Hook Me Up Crochetsage_and_sea does custom cross-stitch (see userinfo); "joco90" on eBaycissa's site: electriccelt.com; and CafePress store, Electric CeltInfo about
reannon's new book, Nocturnal Urges, can be found at www.elizabethdonald.com .thespian's sites: sleepingcat.com, Conscious Design, and Wedbug Wedding Sites; and Cafepress store, Al Franken Has a Posse.kirylin's website, Tapestry Designs; "tapestrydesigns" on eBay; and CafePress shops, Tapestry Designs and Kirylin's Voiceragani's website, www.ragani.com/hennaarianadii's website, arianadii.com, and Ebay page, as arianadiiquizro's website, rockettscience.com, and CafePress store, Crankdemonseudaimonia's Ebay page (as jlcullum) and website, thedreamingplace.comjudywatt's website, www.judywatt.com (art and photography)rootie_kazootie's Ebay page (as paper-wait)dafydd's website, www.blackrockvideo.com (videography)keptwench's website, www.medievalgarb.com (coming soon)linithiliel's Ebay page (as galialar)hominysnark's website, www.f-bod.com (various), and Cafepress storewintersweet's website, www.sharedwing.net and Cafepress store ConnectInterests (51):
antiques, art, being my own boss, bookstores, boutiques, cafepress, coffeehouses, collectibles, conventions, craft fairs, craft shows, dreaming the impossible dream, ebay, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, escaping the corporate machine, flea markets, following my dreams, franchises, freelance editing, freelance writing, freelancers, freelancing, happiness, having a life, jewelry, jewelry-making, joy, leaving the rat race, life, love, novelists, online business, owning my own business, paintings, prints, quitting, realtors, reselling, right livelihood, sculpture, self esteem, self-actualization, selling on ebay, small business, small business owners, small businesses, taking chances, tech writing, travel writing, writing
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