Writers’ Roundup: May 3

Welcome to May! Loving the sun that has finally decided to show its face here in D.C.

In case it hasn’t warmed up yet in your area, here’s some weekend reading for you:

• “[The universe has] got your back–if you prove you’ve got the hustle.” Kelly at Cordelia Calls It Quits on the ultimate quit: how she’s transitioning to working for herself.

• Penelope Trunk says instead of working on your resume, you should create something.

• How much infrastructure do you need to get where you’re going? Thursday Bram talks business, entrepreneurship and putting the pieces in place.

• Susan at Travel Junkette shares how following your gut is the true adventure; sometimes a change in plans is just what you need.

• Want to be inspired? This should keep you busy for a while: Scott Dinsmore at Live Your Legend compiled 14 powerful TED talks that will motive you to find a career you love and make a difference in the world.

• Chris Guillebeau offers tips for a successful product launch, including how to price your products.

• Mail Chimp discusses how writers can use email to share their work, including several smart case studies.

• Love this Brazen Careerist post: You deserve happiness, so stop settling for less.

• In a guest post for Mashable, I share 6 tips to help you land your dream job.

Enjoy the weekend!