Writing

Writers’ Roundup: December 14

December 14, 2012

Happy Friday! Here’s the best of the web from this week: Your future is not defined by your past, says Natalie at The Suitcase Entrepreneur. You are what you think, so think positive! Would your interviewer like to have a beer with you? Unsurprisingly, a new study finds that employers hire people they want to […]

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Writers’ Roundup: December 7

December 7, 2012

Anyone else love December? Especially when it’s this warm in D.C. I’ve got holiday lights strung over my desk and a pine-scented candle burning! Here are some reads to cuddle up with this weekend: You probably know what you should be doing — so no more procrastination, says Caleb at Pocket Changed. At ProBlogger, read […]

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Writers’ Roundup: November 30

November 30, 2012

Happy Friday! Who’s ready for the holiday season? A few reads for your weekend: A lot of posts on thankfulness landed in my Reader last week, and my favorite was this one about giving thanks for less from Therese at the Unlost. All ProBlogger Ebooks are only $10 for a few more days! Great sale […]

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Writers’ Roundup: November 16

November 16, 2012

Who’s ready for Thanksgiving week?! I’m turning it into a one-week email and social media detox… Details on the blog Monday about how I’m hoping to pull it off. For now, a bunch of reads to last you until the holiday: Find out how to land a new opportunity even if you don’t have relevant […]

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Writers’ Roundup: November 9

November 9, 2012

Hope everyone had a healthy and productive week! Here are this week’s finds from around the web: At Zen Habits, Leo asks: is health insurance a bad investment if you work for yourself? Worth reading if you’re already on your own or thinking about moving in that direction. What a cool spin on publishing: Fast […]

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Q&A: Freelance Blogging with Tom Ewer of Leaving Work Behind

November 7, 2012

Freelance blogging is becoming an increasingly popular revenue stream for writers. But can you actually make good money from blogging? And how do you get started? Tom Ewer, a freelance writer and internet marketer, is here to answer those questions. Tom quit his job in 2011 and has been helping people to do the same […]

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Writers’ Roundup: November 2

November 2, 2012

Happy November! Still thinking of everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy this week. For those of you who do have power, here are a few weekend reads: “Spending your precious time and energy focusing on other people’s issues is a waste.” That’s why Ryan Ferrier says you should take ownership of your life. If you’re in […]

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Writers’ Roundup: October 26

October 26, 2012

Happy almost-Halloween! Are you doing anything spooky this weekend? Grab your candy, have a seat, and check out this week’s reading: How are you funding your passion? Scott from Live Your Legend shares five not-so-obvious ways anyone can make an extra $1,000 a month. Even if you’re inspired, Sean Ogle says that pursuing too many […]

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Why You’re Failing to Make a Living as a Writer

October 22, 2012

Last week in one of the Facebook groups I manage, I posted a link to a free webinar I’m giving about how to create and sell your first digital product. That prompted comments from several members who said it’s unethical to sell an ebook for more than $10. While I like hearing other people’s opinions […]

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Writers’ Roundup: October 19

October 19, 2012

It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful weekend here in DC. Hope you manage to get outside for a bit, wherever you are! In the meantime, here are this week’s reads: Over at Social Triggers, Derek Halpern explains how to email influential people — his first point is KEY. Have you submitted your […]

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