by Sally Ekus | Featured Contributor Over the past five+ years working at a culinary agency I have met so many people I admire, respect, and look up to. When I first started out I was intimidated and nervous to be anything less than 100% my JOB TITLE. I wanted to be a walking, talking, […]
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When things go wrong, and what to do by @SallyEkus
by Sally Ekus | Featured Contributor Sometimes life just doesn’t go as planned. When life throws curve balls at you, it doesn’t necessarily mean something is going wrong, so make sure you have your eyes and ears open to try to determine where the difference is. It is all about perspective. What may be terrible […]
When Moms Get Bossy: what it’s like working for my mom/boss by @SallyEkus
by Sally Ekus | Featured Contributor Yes we fight. No, not a lot. In fact, I can count on one hand how many times we have ever had a fight in the entire time we have worked together. Six years ago I moved home to regroup from life. You know the story, early twenties + […]
A Thought About Mentors by @SallyEkus
by Sally Ekus | Featured Contributor There is an editor who works in a tall tower in NYC with whom I had my very first pitch meeting. I will never forget how nervous I was seated at a big table in a chilly conference room, every click of a keyboard from the cubicles down the […]
Agents are like a good bra: Find the right fit! by @SallyEkus
by Sally Ekus | Featured Contributor Comfortable Always there for you Supportive when you get down Always making you look good… Sure I may have just described your favorite bustier, but I also just described the qualities of a great author/agent relationship! We have all been there. You know, presenting in a meeting or standing […]
Do You Want to Write a Cookbook?! by @SallyEkus
by Sally Ekus | Featured Contributor I have heard it a thousand times, I have the best recipes and everyone asks me why don’t I write a cookbook. Well, just because everyone tells you to do it, doesn’t necessarily mean it is a good idea. I mean, sure, it’s cool to hold a book with […]