Giving Luck a Helping Hand
'What helps luck is a habit of watching for opportunities, of having a patient, but restless mind...and of passing through hard times bravely and cheerfully.'
--Charles Victor Cherbuliez, a 19th century French author
Working With Words
A weblog devoted to spurring a conversation among those who use words to varying degrees in their daily work. Hosted by John Ettorre, a Cleveland-based writer and editor. Please email me at: john.ettorre@gmail.com. "There comes a time when you realize that everything is a dream, and only those things preserved in writing have any possibility of being real." --James Salter
Monday, June 01, 2009
About Me
- Name: John Ettorre
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
I'm a Cleveland, Ohio-based writer, editor and writing coach, with more than 25 years of experience, including stints in Chicago and Washington, D.C. My work has appeared in more than 100 print and online publications, from the New York Times and the Christian Science Monitor to local and regional publications. My work has been recognized by awards (including an Emmy) from four journalism groups.
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2 Comments:
It also helps to swear real loud while jumping up and down once in a while.
Just try to do that when the kids aren't home.
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