Shannon Cheesman

Jun 21

Hamson Cheng

I would switch to a 4-day workweek in a heartbeat.

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.

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Jun 19

Stop Expecting to be Paid $200+ for a Blog as a Beginner

Victoria A. Fraser

I, too, am annoyed by all the "business influencers" who say they're making thousands of dollars a…

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…

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Jun 14

Many Parents Wish They Didn’t Have Kids

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Danielle Hestand

I'm 50 years old and childless, and I don't regret my choice.

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.

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·May 21

I Started Picking up Trash in My Neighborhood and I’m in ‘Litter Shock’

I’ve Found Everything From Used Condoms To Masks, Cigarette Butts, and Everything in Between — 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…

Society

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I Started Picking up Trash in My Neighborhood and I’m in ‘Litter Shock’

Published in Copy Space

·Apr 17

Lost Your Writing Mojo? 25 Quotes To Get You Back on The Horse

“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…

Writing

5 min read

Published in Copy Space

·Mar 18

How To Work At Home With Your Spouse (Without Killing Each Other)

It Starts With a Schedule — Can married couples work together without driving each other mad? Of course, they can — it just takes a few rules and understanding to make it work. My husband and I have been working at home together for over a year now. We thoroughly enjoy our relatively new day-to-day normal. …

Work From Home

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How To Work At Home With Your Spouse (Without Killing Each Other)

Published in Copy Space

·Feb 26

6 Things You Have To Get Over If You Want To Be a Copywriter

It’s Not All Sunshine and Lollipops — When I was in college, which was a very long time ago, I never imagined a world where I would be paid to write. I graduated with a degree thinking I would have to get an office job and pursue my true passion, writing, on the side. I did work…

Copywriting

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6 Things You Have To Get Over To Be a Copywriter

Feb 23

Quitting Your Job? How To Write a Gracious 2-Week Notice Letter

Because You Don’t Want To Leave a Bad Impression — It’s standard — and common courtesy — to give your employer two weeks’ notice before you bail on them and set off on a new path. Leaving with a favorable, professional impression is a smart way to advance your career without burning bridges. Even if you hate your job and…

Career Advice

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Quitting Your Job? How To Write a Gracious 2-Week Notice Letter

Feb 16

Did AI or a Human Come Up With These Super Bowl Ad Ideas?

Take The Quiz — Did you know that the folks at Adweek spent three years training an AI on Super Bowl ad concepts? No? Neither did I. And what’s even better is that they pitted their ‘Super Bowl Bot’ against real-life creatives who come up with ad ideas for a living. …

Artificial Intelligence

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Did AI or a Human Come Up With These Super Bowl Ad Ideas?

Sep 24, 2021

I’m Earning An Average Of $1 Per Story On Medium

How About You? — I’m not getting rich on Medium, and that’s quite alright. After all, I have a day job as a copywriter that pays the bills and I come here simply to share my thoughts once in a while. It’s still interesting to see the figures, though. They’re small… since last year…

Medium

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