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12 - Investing in Yourself
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.
Resources
Scrivener
Final Draft
Writer's Duet
Moo Business Cards
Romance Writers of America
Writer's Conferences, Colonies, and Workshops
The Best MFA Program in the World
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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.
Resources
Scrivener
Final Draft
Writer's Duet
Moo Business Cards
Romance Writers of America
Writer's Conferences, Colonies, and Workshops
The Best MFA Program in the World