Tag: writing business
Kindle Unlimited vs. Draft2Digital: The Best Platform for Passive Income
I started writing to earn passive income. Robert Kiyosaki said that we can create an asset from our mind, and the first thing that came to me was a book. So, here I am today. Over four years of writing, I have learned a lot about different platforms and programs. Two programs I use every…
Writing for Passive Income: Become an Elite Content Creator
So, you want to become a writer? Becoming any type of content creator is challenging and liberating. But what makes writing so great? I became a content creator in June 2020 when I started writing. No invisible walls or gatekeepers prevent you from becoming a writer. To become a writer, you simply must write. I…
The 40-40-40 Plan vs. Happy Cash Flow Retirement
They told us that if we worked hard, were smart with our money, and planned well, we would have a great, exciting retirement. How is that working out for you? The 40-40-40 plan involves working 40 hours a week for 40 years and receiving 40% of your income during retirement. That was the plan they…
Retiring to a Small City and Living on Passive Income 2
Do you want to have the chance to retire in this lifetime? Even better, do you want to retire early, perhaps in your 40s or 50s? There has never been a better time to create a Happy Cash Flow Retirement, but it will take sacrifice. Your company no longer gives you a nice pension with…
Don’t Gamble with Retirement 12
What does retirement mean to you? After being retired for six months, I can tell you what it means to me. It means I don’t get anxious when I go to bed on Sunday night. It means that my most important meetings of the day are with my wife and kids. It means I prioritize…
Royalties to the Rescue: Make Your Writing a Long-Term Income Stream
We will all need multiple income streams throughout our Happy Cash Flow Retirement. The days off depending solely on social security or a pension are long gone. Luckily, the internet allows us to create income from thin air, but it won’t be easy. Everyone and everything is competing for the same eyeballs. Therefore, to create…
Writing: I Retired to Start My Dream Job
Now that I am fully retired, I have time to reflect on the journey that got me here. It’s been a long road (24 years in the Marine Corps), but well worth the wait. Besides my wife, perhaps the most essential part of my path has been writing. Writing forced me into uncomfortable situations and…
Financial Freedom Road Trip #4: Creative Writing
I drove for almost 10 hours today by combining two days of travel into one. What can I say? I am ready to get back to my wife and kids, who are two days away. I drove from Fort Stockton, Texas, to Lake Charles, Louisiana, roughly 652 miles. I decided to drive the extra distance…
This is Why I Became a Writer and Changed My Life Forever
My wife and I traveled to Turkey in 2019 and immediately fell in love with this fantastic country. We decided we wanted to move to Turkey one day in retirement. We knew we would have a military pension to support us; however, I wanted also to earn more income and stay productive. Working locally wouldn’t…
Keep Your Writing Top of Mind: How to Maintain Eyeballs on Your Articles Over Time
Writing is the grind of a lifetime. To be a successful writer, you must write. There is no better advertisement for a book than your next book. I adore writing and find it a challenging aspect of my daily routine. I’ve been writing every day for almost three years, which has helped me amass 1,200…
Power Writing: Write a Book in a Week
Becoming a writer is one of the most empowering things you can do in your life. Writing is demanding because you must articulate your thoughts and convey them so others can understand. Many people fear writing because of nightmares from high school or college. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart. But if you…
Welcome to Writing: Start Here If You Love The Grind
So you want to be a writer, huh? Writing is one of the most amazing things you can do in your life. You are expressing your values using words as a medium. According to “The Independent Homeschool,” writing is the toughest of the 3 R’s (reading, writing, and arithmetic). You must make countless decisions just…
The Ultimate Solo Writing Business: Write, Edit, Design, Publish, Market
Can one writer do it all? Can you write your book, edit it, design your cover, and publish it to multiple platforms? Even better, can you get word of mouth about your book to others? It sounds like a lot, and of course, anyone can do these things. However, chances are they would get horrible…
