Sue White

First, a confession. I’ve been known to have a love/hate relationship with technology.  On the ‘love’ side, I write smartphone apps; feel like my iPhone has made me more efficient not less; and am grateful that technology allows me to work from anywhere.

On the other, I find ‘unplugging’ takes continual discipline; social media STILL seems like an ‘extra’ that sucks as much time as I give it; and staying on top of email is a constant battle.

Seems I’m not alone in trying to figure out the role of technology in my workday. Read the rest of this entry →

As a 2010 graduate of the Centre for Sustainability Leadership’s seven-month fellowship, thought I’d spread the word that applications are open for this year’s program.

In my humble opinion, the CSL process offers fabulous access to some of the best sustainability minds in the country. It’s also a top way to build an excellent ‘green’ book of contacts (and yes, even meet some very cool folks enroute).

If you’re interested in the world of sustainability I’d recommend heading to an info session this week.  Or if you have questions about the CSL experience, feel free to post a comment and I’ll do my best to answer. Read the rest of this entry →

Interviewing on the fly, in a wetsuit

Travelling
Heading to Fiji tomorrow for 8 nights, mostly for work purposes.  I’ll be visiting the Jean-Michel Cousteau Eco Resort on assignment for an upcoming story. Can’t wait!

Organising
My travel writer’s toolkit, to make sure I’ve got everything I need to write and interview from the road, as well as checking in with my students doing Online Travel Writing.  Mp3 recorder, notebook, Dell netbook all key items when I’m travelling for work. For fun, I’m borrowing my partner’s Kindle, as on my last trip I took 4.5 KILOS of reading material.  I’m definitely ready for an e-reader.

Enjoying
The great feedback on my new iPhone/iPad app – Yoga Holidays Worldwide.  Thanks guys!

As for the pic?  That’s just to prove that life as a travel writer is not always glamourous.  First time I’ve done an interview in a wetsuit – and I suspect it may not be the last.

Ok, New Year, new lists!  To be successful as a freelance writer, you need to get organised.  Here are 3 tips to get you started on making 2012 a bumper one. Read the rest of this entry →