3 Practical Ways Words Can Fill Your Wallet — If you are here at Medium, you’re probably more than likely interested in discovering more about how you can make money writing — am I right? I’m sure you have probably made many Google searches in seek of more insight and information on the subject. And I know you probably…

Your social captial is more important than your financial captial — With a new congress quickly approaching, there is no better time than now to set up your freelance writing business for success. Start laying the groundwork now, so you can be prepared and ready to roll when things begin to shift in the marketplace. You see, taking a proactive approach…

Believe it or not, there is no single recipe or formula for becoming a successful writer — or is there? — If you’re familiar with even just a handful of writer biographies then you are probably aware that there is no single recipe for becoming a successful writer. In other words, for all of those that love Fitzgerald, there’s an Emily Dickinson fan who sees the world differently. Moreover, there is…

“I don’t need to be the smartest person in the room — I don’t even need to be right — but I do need to control.” — Grant Cardone — I was inspired to write this article after reading the 11th chapter of Grant Cardone’s book, “Be Obsessed or Be Average,” (AFF) which was a relatively short chapter, but still well worth reading. “The only people who don’t like control are those who don’t have control or who have misused…

When people are driven by extrinsic motivations it means they do something because of factors outside themselves. Somebody has to pay the bills, right? — I found this article over at Michael Hyatt & Company that I thought was interesting, and so I figured I would give my perspective on the information that was shared with you guys here on Medium. Did you know that psychologists have this belief that there are two reasons why…

Why are some freelance writers doing so well while others are struggling to pay their bills? — You may be aware that many freelance writers earn a comfortable income, and some even earn a sizable income that provides them the ability to support their families with a fabulous lifestyle. However, you, on the other hand, may find yourself struggling to scrape together enough assignments to make ends…

Discover how to release the stress of the freelancer's “feast or famine” work cycle. — As a freelancer and business owner, it’s extremely helpful to know how much money is coming in each month. A reliable monthly income allows you a better way to plan out your life’s goals. It also relieves stress by adding more consistency to the freelancer's “feast or famine” work cycle. …

Is there really a well springing up of lucrative writing opportunities in the desert of freelance writing? — When I launched my career as a freelance writer back in 2014 I imagined all successful freelance writers had a secret. Why did I imagine this? Well, I was thirsty for work but could find nowhere to drink. You see, it was like I walked into the middle of the…

Don’t try to eat the elephant whole, but rather in small chunks throughout the day. — I was talking to this person the other day and he said that with all the time he spends putting around on the internet, he gets maybe 2 hours of focused time a day. Truthfully, I think that’s probably higher than average! Now, with that in mind, if he was/is…