March 2011

Living the Life of an Enchanter

There is a simple truth that many of us forget about: today, we live in a world of the greatest opportunity. By the mere fact that you can read this post, I know that you have the ability to lead a life that your ancestors never even dreamed of. There are still people being without [...]

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The Starving Writer Mindset Has to End

I’m a writer, therefore I live on ramen noodles. I’m a writer, therefore I can’t afford health insurance. I’m a writer, therefore I’m poor. I hate this line of reasoning more than you could ever guess. This line of thought is the biggest reason that there are poor writers out there, in a time when [...]

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From Writer to Business Owner: An Interview with Marjorie Asturias

Actually turning your writing career into a business is a worthwhile step — but it takes a great deal of work. Marjorie Asturias agreed to give us a look into how she made that transition. Can you tell us the story of how you transitioned from a freelance writer to a business owner with three [...]

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I Don’t Give a Rip About ‘Women’s Writing’ — And Here’s Why

Every so often, I get invited to participate in some sort of women’s writing contest or some anthology of women’s writing or a list of great women bloggers or some other project meant to celebrate the work of women. I don’t do it. It’s not that I have a problem with being a woman. I’m [...]

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