3 Urgent Reasons to Start an eCommerce Business

If there was ever a perfect time to start an eCommerce business, this is it! The pandemic shuttered millions of brick-and-mortar business, lockdown kept everyone at home in front of their phones and computers, and no one wants to interact with people in-person. In fact, I did all my holiday shopping online this year, and…

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Thank You Week Starts Now! 30% Off My Life Editing Programs

Happy Thanksgiving to those of you who are celebrating today! I’ll be spending the day eating all my favorite foods (especially vegan pumpkin pie!), watching Miracle on 34th Street, and reading in my pajamas while snuggling my dog Skyla. Just a perfect no-drama holiday. 🙂 This year has brought its ups and downs . . . maybe…

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60 Days Left. Wanna Make ’em Count?

There are only 60 days left of 2020. You (like many of my clients) might be thinking, “Good riddance!” This year has been tough in so many ways, and more than a few of my friends and clients have lost their jobs or had their hours severely reduced. In fact, one of my income streams…

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Editor’s Notebook 207

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week “Richard” by Hyperbole and a Half. One of my favorite comic artists is back with a new book! Check out this hilarious excerpt. 10 strategies to…

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How to Use SMART Goals for Success (With Examples!)

It’s been a decade since I spent my days as a book editor cleaning up medical textbook manuscripts and proofreading what felt like millions (billions?) of newsletters, podcast scripts, and teaching manuals. But even though my book editor days are long behind me, I still find myself reaching for my trusty red pen. So what am I crossing out,…

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Editor’s Notebook 202

The Editor’s Notebook is my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week 7 Habits That Are KILLING Your Motivation. Add these to your Not-To-Do List. How to Fake a Beach Day in Quarantine, Complete With Beach Read Book…

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10 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get Stuff Done

Out of all the bad habits that hold you back from being successful, procrastinating is probably the worst. It doesn’t matter if you’ve designed a beautiful project plan, organized all your priorities, or have the most high-tech resources to help you do your work. If you’re not feeling motivated, then you won’t make even the…

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