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On writing + self-publishing
How to become a freelance writer when you live in Africa
How to become a freelance writer in Africa. A note from Gertrude: I grew up in Ghana in West Africa and from time to time, I get the question "can I grow a freelance writing business from Africa?" My answer has always been a resounding "yes". Even though Africa has...
3 simple habits that will make you a PHENOMENAL writer
3 simple writing habits that will make you a PHENOMENAL writer. If you think people are born with writing gifts already hard-wired into their beings, you're wrong. Yes, I do think there are people who have a natural way with words. But I do still think that writing,...
Before you self-publish a book, do these 3 things.
Don't self-publish a book until you have done these 3 things. Win At Freelance Writing was not my first book. I wrote a fiction novel and two non-fiction books before I ever wrote Win At Freelance Writing. But guess what? None of those first 3 books have sold as many...
The insanely easy way to come up with blog content ideas (even if you hate SEO)
You know the feeling. You sit at your computer staring at the screen hoping that some creative force would take over your hands and start typing away in a mad frenzy -the end-product being a brilliantly written blog post that will make you lots of money and win you...
027 (Bonus episode): Reading two chapters from WIN AT FREELANCE WRITING for you
Hey there bosses! In today's episode, I am reading two chapters of Win at Freelance Writing, my new book that comes out on April 22, 2020 for you! I plan on doing audiobooks in the future so let me know if I nailed this reading. Sign up to get the first chapter of Win...
026: Keys to writing and marketing your self-published book with Danielle Desir
Hey there bosses! In today's podcast episode, I am interviewing Danielle Desir of ThoughtCard.com. Danielle is a travel finance strategist and financially savvy traveler who has traveled to 27 countries on 4 continents. She is also the author of Affording Travel:...