Writers’ Roundup: February 1

February 1, 2013

Happy Friday! A few reads to keep you busy this weekend: Not a morning person? These five tips from Jessica Lawlor will help you fit in an evening workout. Barrett at Living for Monday says YOU are your only obstacle to making money. (Or, how to make $5,000 in five days without spending a dime.) […]

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On Remembering How to Travel (South Africa)

January 28, 2013

I forgot a pair of flimsy flip-flops, the kind you wear as protection in a hostel’s grotty communal showers. I forgot a messenger bag to carry during my walks around the city, toting instead my backpack, which makes a traveler’s belongings within a thief’s reach. I forgot to bring cash, thinking I’d use my debit […]

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Writers’ Roundup: January 25

January 25, 2013

Greetings from South Africa! I’m here for a friend’s wedding and tacked on an extra week to see the sights. Been exploring during the day and working each evening! Here are your weekend reads: Sure, the old adage is about your enemies, but who else should you keep close? For Ben Casnocha, it’s the people […]

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You’re Probably Doing This Wrong on Twitter

January 23, 2013

Guess what begins again February 4th? My Twitter networking course, Become a Twitter Power User. Join us if you want to get MORE out of Twitter! I thought everyone knew about this Twitter tip. In fact, I thought it was so well-known that I hesitated before writing a post about it for Steve Buttry’s blog. […]

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Why Women Should Create a Flexible Career Before Having Kids

January 21, 2013

A few months ago, I went to an event here in D.C. with Anne-Marie Slaughter, author of the often-talked-about article in The Atlantic, Why Women Can't Have It All. The venue was packed with women in their 20s and 30s, ambitious women who were trying to figure out how they'd manage to have a family […]

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Writers’ Roundup: January 18

January 18, 2013

Happy Friday! Lot of great posts published this week. Here are a few of my favorites: Penelope Trunk says, Don’t be a dreamer, be a planner instead. Enjoy this awesome list of resources for online entrepreneurs, from Carrie at Careful Cents. From Journalism Degree, here are the 100 best sites for journalists in 2012. If […]

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When Is It Time to Scale Your Business?

January 15, 2013

I started my business — helping other small businesses with content strategy like blogging, email marketing and social media — with one big goal in mind: supporting my lifestyle. My business allows me to put my writing skills to use and still have plenty of time to focus on my own brand, namely my guides […]

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Writers’ Roundup: January 11

January 11, 2013

Happy Friday! Tomorrow’s the LAST DAY of my charity: water birthday campaign, and we’re still a bit short of my $2,000 goal. I’m offering to give anyone who donates $32 a free copy of my guide, Turn Your Side Hustle into a Full-Time Business. Even better, joining the campaign will make you smile all weekend […]

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What It Really Takes to Grow a Side Gig

January 9, 2013

Don’t miss this upcoming webinar: Launch Your Side Hustle Like a Rock Star. (Yes, it’s free.) Starting a side hustle — whether you’re working a designer, writer, coach or whatever — isn’t easy. And one of the biggest challenges is TIME. How on earth are you supposed to launch a business when you’re already working […]

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Birthday Sale: 32% OFF Everything for Today Only

January 7, 2013

It’s my birthday! And you know how I like to celebrate milestones… By rewarding loyal readers! Since I’m turning 32 (crazy!), I’m offering 32 percent OFF all my guides and courses for TODAY ONLY. This sale ends at midnight EST. And yes, that includes Become a Twitter Power User, which begins Feb. 4. A third […]

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