The day I started writing this I got hired on at another marketing agency. I had room in my schedule for more work so I put the word out to some people I know in the industry. I also applied to several other places with no real luck (more on that later). During the phone interview the co-founder and

When I first started to try and make money writing online, I thought we were broke. We lived in a tiny house, had three little kids and only one income. I wanted to bring in some extra money and I thought writing online was a way I could do that. Since I felt like we were broke, I decided

I want to start this post by saying that I am a fan of big goals. I want you to set 'big-hairy-audacious-goals' for your career and in other areas of your life. I have huge goals related to what I want to accomplish with my freelance career and my business. To make those big goals a reality you have

I link to a couple of books in the blog below. They are affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you make a purchase using one of those links. This is part of monetizing a blog. Resources explaining this process are coming soon.   A while back I read a book called The Four Tendencies by

As I sit here writing this we are two days away from the beginning of a new year and a new decade. I am not embarrassed to admit that I love the new year. I love the process of looking back on the last year to see how far I've come (and where I fell short). Planning for the

A few weeks ago I was feeling defeated. I have spent a lot of time thinking about what I am trying to do with my blog, resources, and products. I’ve made plans and come up with hundreds of ideas. And now, the only thing left to do is to take action on all those plans and ideas.

As a kid I loved to read. You could always find me with a book in my hand (or with one nearby, just in case I got a few free moments to squeeze in a chapter or two). This love for reading naturally led to a dream of becoming a writer. I loved getting lost in the worlds that

The way I approach most things in life is to gather as much information as possible. This seems like a sound method – the more information the better. Right? How can having more information hurt? Information is a good thing to have when you are getting started on a new endeavor. But, if you are anything like me, it

Have you ever talked to a recent college grad who was struggling to find that first job? What reason did she give for not being able to find work? ‘Every job requires experience but how can I get experience if no one will hire me?’ Build your portfolio The only way to show potential employers or clients

Writing from home and getting paid to do it is a dream come true for me. I get to do something that challenges and engages me without dealing with many of the downsides that come with traditional employment. I save money and time by skipping the commute and I can tailor the environment I work in to meet my needs

My mom loves to tell the story about taking me shopping as a young girl. She says that I would walk through the mall with my nose in a book completely uninterested in the activity of shopping. Now, as an adult, I am still more interested in reading than clothes shopping. And, like so many people who love to