June 2023

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Full-Time to Freelance

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, and special guest, Russ Henneberry talk about making the jump from working full-time for someone else to being your own boss as a freelancer.

“But I’m a Fiction Writer”… 3 Myths about Copywriting that Hold You Back from Writing for a Living

After fighting a battle between the pursuit of ‘artistic’ creative writing vs. ‘commercial’ copywriting, Deann Rasch found a new perspective. She created a listicle debunking three myths about copywriting that may hold a new writer back from getting well-paid to do what they love.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: 4 Pillars of Business: Sales

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, Ted Capshaw and Jade Trueblood talk about Sales, the fourth pillar in the 4 Pillars of Business. It’s vital to know that you are a writer, you are a business, and you are a salesperson.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: 4 Pillars of Business: Finance

In today’s episode, Ted Capshaw and Jade Trueblood talk about the third pillar: Finance. Because the money is what gets you to whatever you want your version of the writer’s life to be, it’s important to know how to make money… But you also need to understand the importance of effectively handling the money.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: 4 Pillars of Business: Systems & Techniques

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, Ted and Jade talk about the second pillar in the 4 Pillars of Business: Systems & Techniques. Ted and Jade break down how to set up systems and techniques that work for you to create a better business — especially in our ever-changing industry. And, Ted reveals the questions to ask yourself to identify what you need to put in place, and how to assess them as you move forward.