I’m Definitely Feeling ‘Old’ Now — The day I turned 50 was a turning point for me. I had suddenly reached that age where I considered myself ‘old.’ The wrinkles on my face, the grey hairs, and the aches and pains in my body only confirmed it. That was a year ago. I recently turned 51…

Can We All Agree To Stop Doing This? — I’m as guilty as every other person who chooses overused stock photos for their content. My excuse? I’m a writer, and the creativity is in the words, not the images, so I let it slide (which, of course, is just plain stupid). I know better, but when I want an…

As someone who has spent her whole life making a living by writing, I can tell you it's quite challenging, if not impossible, to make the kind of money some of these so-called "writers" say they make. I never believe any of them and avoid those articles like the plague.

Get Their Attention — Every copywriter who is worth their salt uses power words (they trigger an emotion or response, either positive or negative) to their advantage. Power words are known for getting people to click on headlines, open emails, sign up for a mailing list, share content with others, and even purchase a…

I would switch to a 4-day workweek in a heartbeat. However, I have to wonder if I would be able to get all my work responsibilities completed. That might be stressful, but nothing I don't think three days off couldn't help solve.

I, too, am annoyed by all the "business influencers" who say they're making thousands of dollars a month as a writer, and it's SO easy. They are definitely full of sh*t, as you say. The agency I work for pays writers $50 per 500-word blog, which is the going rate…

I'm 50 years old and childless, and I don't regret my choice. I, too, enjoy the freedom to pursue what makes me happy, the time I have to help others when they need it, and the peacefulness of my days.

Used Condoms, Dirty Underwear, Soiled Masks, Nasty Cigarette Butts, and More — It’s been less than a year since my husband and I moved into our new place, a condo we purchased during the real estate craziness of 2021. We were drawn by record-low interest rates and a need for more space to accommodate my aging mother-in-law, who would be moving in…

“The art of writing is the art of applying the seat of the pants to the seat of the chair.” —Mary Heaton Vorse — It happens to the best of us — we lose our motivation to write, start doubting ourselves or get busy doing other things. We lose our mojo, and our writing drops off. Here are 25 quotes to inspire you to start stringing those words together again. “Make your copy straightforward…