The task is to actively participate in industry events and networking opportunities in order to build and maintain a strong professional network, which is important for career growth and opportunities. The benefits of this task include expanding professional connections, gaining access to new opportunities and resources, and staying updated with industry trends and developments.
This was originally published in June of 2019, and updated in 2020. Are you a freelancer, writing your way to steady paychecks? Are you interested in breaking into wordsmithing to stay independent and self-employed? Good on you: The freelance writing landscape has come a long way over the past decade, and it’s getting better every […]
Ever wanted to learn how to get paid to write online? Now is a perfect time to make that big transition. More and more people are turning to online work, including learning how to write and get paid online. They’re finding ways to turn their passions into a career. From 2005 to 2018, online work […]
This isn’t going to be your typical, feel-good blog. It doesn’t come front-loaded with easy tips for how to beat procrastination for good. (Because procrastination isn’t that simple or straight-forward.) It was actually inspired by a sad event: Back when I ran Express Writers… I still remember these moments. They defined how I remember the […]
Getting paid to put words on a page… now isn’t THAT the dream? You can do it. It’s totally possible. But how do you start??? Most people will tell you to start like this: Maybe get a degree or take some fancy course Offer up your services for free until you’ve built up a portfolio […]
There are many amazing women who are impacting the marketing industry for the better with their talents. And adding them to your follow list will give the opportunity to: Learn what GREAT marketing looks like. Read, absorb, and learn from their ideas. Be inspired (and perhaps feel a little pressure from these superwomen 🦸♀️) to […]
“Find the next Steve Jobs, and you’re golden.” Ever hear that one before? There’s a myth out there that the most profitable companies have charismatic leaders at their helm. It’s the only way to succeed, they say. I used to believe it. When I escaped from a cult in the middle of the night at […]