by Karen Smith | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog
There’s a strange dynamic that occurs when setting prices on handcrafted items or freelance services. Considerations for setting prices include, but are not limited to: The cost of materials The hourly cost of time The level of effort involved The level of skill...
by Karen Smith | Jun 20, 2023 | Blog
Over the past several years, I’ve attended a lot of events as an author and more lately as an artist. I don’t attend the same events every year. Some I decide to attend because they sound interesting, others because I think the venue has potential, and...
by Karen Smith | Jun 6, 2023 | Blog
I’ve worked pretty much nonstop for the past couple of weeks, and the busy-ness will continue through mid-July. After Oddmall, I participated at the Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Extravaganza. Both were interesting experiences, as I’d not been...
by Karen Smith | May 22, 2023 | Blog
The Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Extravaganza is a 3-day event larger than any I have attended as a vendor. With over 1,500 vendors outdoors and countless more filling the Arts & Crafts, Annex, Mercantile, and Youth Buildings as well as several of...
by Karen Smith | May 16, 2023 | Blog
We use the phrase “unintended consequences” to refer to the usually negative and deleterious ramfications of decisions or actions. These consequences may surprise us, although the application of common sense suggests that we should have known better. I...
by Karen Smith | May 9, 2023 | Blog
I finished writing the latest manuscript two weeks ago, and it’s in the editor’s hands. While she works her magic, I’m taking a break from writing. I’ve learned to do that: take breaks. Hopping from one manuscript to the next in fast succession...
