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Gwendolyn Alley’s KADY-TV.com Interview

13 Dec

Last July, KADY-TV.com “Meet The Boss” show interviewed me about The Write Alley. I told the story about how I started my business, I talked some about my wine blogging, and at the end of the five minute interview I gave viewers two pieces of advice: don’t be afraid to write and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

I’ve always enjoyed doing radio and television interviews, so this was fun for me and I think it came out well! What do you think? The producers and I also talked off camera about some other projects. I look forward to connecting with KADY-TV soon and getting some of these projects going after the holidays. (Want a hint? Think Wine Predator!)

In the meantime, check out the video “MTB Gwendolyn Alley” also on @Ustream http://ustre.am/:zXge and see why you’d like to travel down The Write Alley!

Mayor’s Arts Awards Winners Announced

15 Nov

You may recall that I nominated my mother, Suzanne Lawrence, for a Mayor’s Arts Awards. (Read the nomination here).

While she didn’t receive an award, the letter from the Mayor explained that the City Council  already planned to honor my mother in a special way for all that she did for our community. Both Mayor Fulton and Eric Wallner, City of Ventura Creative Economy Specialist, told me in person that she was clearly someone worthy of winning, however, they want to give the awards to people who are around to receive them–and to motivate them to continue to give back to our community. Makes sense, yes? So who did win?

The very worthy 2010 Mayor’s Award Recipients are:

Helen Yunker, Arts Patron
Jack Halbert, Artist in the Community
Sylvia White, Sylvia White Gallery, Creative Entrepreneur
Margaret Travers, Arts Leader
Bob Moskowitz, Arts Educator
Chris Jay, Emerging Artist

The Mayor’s Arts Awards recognizes the artistic achievements and contributions to the cultural community by City residents, artists, educators, organizations and business leaders. Nominations for the awards were solicited from the community and the honorees were selected by a panel of leaders from the fields of art, education and business.  This program is co-presented by the Community Development and Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships Departments.

The City of Ventura celebrates its vibrant arts community at the sixth annual Mayor’s Arts Awards at a reception honoring the 2010 recipients on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Museum of Ventura County, 56 E. Main Street, Downtown Ventura Cultural District. Everyone welcome.

See you there Thursday!

Contract Between Writing Coach & Client

23 Jun

It’s important in a coaching contract to recognize that both parties have responsibilities and to articulate those responsibilities to make coaching a success. Here’s a a starting place. What would you like to see added or changed?

What The Write Alley Writing Coach undertakes:

1. I will not solve your problems.
2. I will work to help you make the changes that you choose
3. I will help you develop the skills you wish to master.
4. I will treat you with respect and consideration.
5. I will regularly review your progress.
6. I will keep your personal contact information private.
7. I will not disclose information about you


What The Write Alley Client undertakes:

1. I take full responsibility for resolving my own problems.
2. I will be punctual for sessions and give notice of cancellation.
3. I will pay the session fee if I cancel a session with less than 24 hours notice.
4. I will complete assigned exercises and homework
5. If I do not complete my work, my coaching may be terminated.
6. I will pay all fees, in full, at time of session or in advance.
7. When I am ready to end coaching, I will have a closure session.

It is also important to know the difference between coaching and therapy because a coach is not a therapist and a therapist is not a coach. This will be discussed in a upcoming post.


WEV Video Features Gwendolyn Alley

2 Jun

Check out this video about the Women’s Economic Ventures self-employment training class from which I just graduated (with honors!) It starts out with me!

If you’ve ever considered starting your own business, or if you want to kick your business up a notch, and you live in the Ventura/Santa Barbara region, I highly recommend you check WEV out. You’ll learn a lot about running your own business and to complete the course, you’ll write a business plan.

Then you’ll be ready to sign up for one of our “From Business Plan to Website” workshops!

Of course you don’t have to be a WEV graduate to take our workshops or to get coaching. But if you are affiliated with WEV, be sure to mention it to receive substantial discounts on our coaching and writing services!

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