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12 - Investing in Yourself

Writing Easy

English - June 06, 2019 19:59 - 30 minutes - 29 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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This week, Mary and Melissa get advice from Oprah. Then we dive into the topic of spending money.

Writers often struggle with investing in themselves because writing is inherently a low-cost activity. At its core, all you need is a pen and paper. Maybe a computer and an internet connection.
Because you can do a lot with just the essentials --and because it can take years for most writers to make a profit--we often feel guilty about spending money on our writing. This week, Melissa's giving you permission to spend money--with a few guidelines. After all, you've got to spend money to make money.

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