How to Write for a Living
David McIlroy, Simon D., Angela Hollowell, Kern Carter, Seth Werkheiser, Philip Hofmacher, Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA, Karen Salmansohn, Not Exactly Ana, Nathan Baugh, Amelia O’LoughlinWriters should get paid for doing what they love. Subscribe now to get my FREE 7-day email course, Substack Launchpad.
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| Issues | 385 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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Strategy Coach for Creative Entrepreneurs \ud83d\ude80 I’ll help you develop a personalised brand, strategy and system for transformative clarity and growth. I’m a solopreneur, fiction author, podcaster, YouTuber and online writer from Northern Ireland.
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Craft, culture, and currency from an ambitious author commenting on the world while letting you into my own.
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\ud83d\udcccStorytelling about the things no one talks about - mental health, self-worth, and finding your way back to yourself. \ud83c\udf38 Gentle stories that heal and remind you you’re not alone.❤️
Exploring the art and science of storytelling
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