😱 She Put Her Failure in The New York Times. Would You?
Remember when your parents told you to keep money talk private and never let anyone know if you're struggling? How will we all feel less alone in our struggles if…
😬 I Didn’t Think I’d Ever Admit This
Recently, I was at FinCon, the personal finance conference where you might hear someone ask, “What’s your salary?” as often as you might hear, “How are you?” People talk about…
What Does a Writers Trip to NYC Mean for My Wallet?
I did the math. Here's a total breakdown of my business trip expenses.
How to Get a Free Writing Retreat (Or Almost Anything)
If you’ve ever been a child, you know intuitively how to barter. Like early man, children have no money. They use what they do have to get what they want.
You’re (Probably) Undercharging. Now is the Time to Change That
Why should you raise your fees? Let me count the ways.
Do You Know Your Writer Stats?
The joy in record-keeping is the ability to see your life and business more clearly.
How to Become a Writer Even If You’re Broke
The ultimate guide on how to get an education, network, and become a successful writer on a shoestring.
Why (And How) We Should Talk About Money
Every month, I have a dinner party where we talk about the most forbidden of fruits as far as conversation topics go: money. We eat a homemade, collective meal while…
Bria, How Did You Save Up To Write For A Year?
On the latest episode of my podcast, I get to talk with my coaching student, Bria, about how she saved up to take a year off to write. While she…
Read This to Learn That: Gaby Dunn’s “Bad with Money” and Starting as a Writer from Nothing
One thing I know about the writing life is that you get better at the thing by doing it. I started out hoping to be invited to do the thing…
10 Books to Make You a Hustling Artist
These books helped me increase my earnings or lower my costs, making the writing life more feasible: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. Ugh,…