During the October 23 #solopr Twitter chat, we discussed the following topics of interest to independent communications professionals:

1. Are you working with clients on 2014 budget/plans? Are budgets going up/down? Adding or subtracting projects?

2.What business books have you read recently that you'd recommend other #solopr pros read?

3.Martha Stewart recently dissed bloggers: https://t.co/hlXsr0G8IG Do you have any clients w/these attitudes? How to handle?

4. What's the biggest challenge you're facing right now?

Be sure to check out the transcript in PDF for the full discussion. Note that the transcript is in reverse chronological order. If you weren’t able to join us this week, weigh in on the chat questions below!

The #solopr chat – held each Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. Eastern – is a weekly ritual for some of the most savvy Solo PR Pros on Twitter. Anyone with a Twitter account is welcome to participate.