Seven key lessons that benefit writers — Pursuing the dream of being a full-time writer is both exciting and scary. How do you begin? What advice is most useful to take you from novice status to a success story? There are so many places to consume writing guidance, from books to Medium posts and social media content. …

It’s as simple as identifying what works for you — You know what they say about good intentions, right? My “good intention” for a full-time writing career is capturing ideas and thoughts in a system for future inspiration. If I need an idea for a pitch request on Twitter, I can just reference my anecdote file. Or, better yet, open…

Use it to boost your feed, build connections, and help new authors — Lately, my feed has become a regurgitation of the same authors and topics. It’s to be expected because I regularly read content on the topics presented. But sometimes I’m in the mood for more. Cue the comments! I know some people clap for comments to gain followers. …

Focusing on sharing a piece of yourself instead — When I first joined Medium, it was on a whim. I’d already moved on from a full-time job and was trying to figure out how to make a little extra $$ while working on a novel. I ran across a YouTube video touting the potential earnings. I don’t remember the…

When the romantic side of writing meets reality — In a recent post, Linda Kowalchek noted, “I write what I want when I want.” I approach the craft of writing the same way. But in a world filled with creators and SEO-driven content, how do you do this and make a living? When it comes to writing, I’ve always…

A simple lesson learned in an unexpected place — When the pandemic hit, only a few months had passed since my last day as a full-time employee. As I contemplated the future, I dabbled in the stock market. …

Maximize your energy where it counts — I’m in a weird space right now. I published my novel about 2 months ago and continue to juggle a variety of projects, from paying client work to blogs and niche content. But I’m not happy. Not even close. Some of it’s to be expected. I spent a LOT of…

Don’t just publish your book… Turn it into a legitimate business — With all the decisions required for indie publishing, the need to form an official business structure may be the last thing on your mind. It was for me, too. I was more worried about character development and storyline for The Prescott Diaries… You know, all those things you have to…

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