work Archives | Eric Shay Howard

The Balancing Act of Blogging and Working

First, I’d like to clarify that while blogging IS work, I currently work a full-time job and use the terms to separate my day job from my blogging activities. This week, I made the mistake of not pre-writing as much as I needed and wasn’t able to get my blog posts organized for their usual… Continue reading The Balancing Act of Blogging and Working

Switching My LinkedIn Profile To Creator Mode

Hi, fellow creative types! Or business people. Or whatever. I did something a few days ago and I’m not sure why. I switched my LinkedIn Profile to Creator Mode, which I think lets me share stuff like articles and blog posts easier. Although, I haven’t really tried it yet. I’m kind of afraid. I haven’t… Continue reading Switching My LinkedIn Profile To Creator Mode

Publications

Sometimes I post my short stories on my blog. Other times, I submit the stories to literary journals and magazines. If a piece gets published in a journal or lit-mag, I'll link to the newer ones here. So far, I have not had much luck, but check back often because I hear it's my turn any day now.

My Opinions

My opinions are my own. I've blogged on this website since 2014. That's a long time. My opinions often change. Don't @ me.

Amazon Affiliate Notice

I'm an Amazon Affiliate and occasionally post affiliate links to products in my blog posts and throughout my website. I always disclose these links, just so there's no confusion. There's more information about this on my page about my privacy policies and disclosures.

My name is Eric Shay Howard and I live in Louisville, Kentucky. I’m a graduate student in an MFA in Creative Writing program. I work at a law firm in IT. I have a Master of Business Administration, have edited literary journals, and have taught K-5 students through Americorps programs.

I blog about books, business academia, literary academia, my travels, job hunting, my new Apple products, rewatching Friends, rewatching Smallville, weird dreams I have, bad dates, package delivery issues, and other things. Lately I have been posting a few times a month. I like comments and attention. Read more on his About page.