There is nothing like winter's electrical outages to bring to light the very dark fact that we need to review things before disaster hits. And this time of year we are very prone to these potential problems where I live. 

 

Here are a few things to consider NOW, before that next wind storm hits and you moan at having delayed getting these things handled BEFORE that outage! 

Stormy weather in winter is a fact in my neck of the woods, but there are benefits to this season as well. Consider it a Solstice Review. 

 

A friend's computer recently died. No, it was not from a power outage or lack of surge protector--although that can cause the demise of a computer. In a panic, she started to get it repaired until we talked and, hey, with all the end-of-year sales, she can get a new one with more bells and whistles for the cost of a repair job. 

 

Consider what you planned to buy for your writing needs in the next few months: can you benefit by buying them now at end-of-year sale prices?

 

You may regret not being able to garden at this time of year, but another benefit of winter means time to consider weeding out your files, updating your programs, and reorganizing your plans. 

 

A program I use for organizing my writing is Scrivener. You might look into it for your needs. It costs around $40 as a one-time purchase, but if you use this code at checkout you save 20%. Code: WORDSWITHJAM

 

When I say you are grandfathered in, it is NOT to imply you are getting older. I'm just honoring your past business with me by leaving my services, just for you, at my 2018 rates throughout 2019.

 

A Solstice Review for me included realizing my editing rates haven't increased in several years. So, although I'll be increasing those rates a bit for 2019, here's the good news: All of my past clients and contacts (meaning you, since you are receiving this newsletter) are being Grandfathered in at my 2018 editing rates for throughout 2019.