Archive - Writing to (L)Earn

The Most Effective Writing Advice I’ve Learned Came from Teaching 6-year-olds

Don’t throw balls people can’t catch.

Feb 8 •

Michael Thompson

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The Breakdown #12: On running your own race

Making social media and marketing less draining for writers.

Feb 5 •

Michael Thompson

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Replay: Q&A and Community Hang-Out

From how to spot tiny human moments to what to do when an article isn't working

Feb 4 •

Michael Thompson

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Thriving as an Introverted Writer in a Video-Obsessed World

How to build an audience from zero when you hate social media marketing.

Feb 1 •

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Michael Thompson

January 2025

The Breakdown #11: On quality, AI, and being a solo publishing company

The future of independent writing.

Jan 29 •

Michael Thompson

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Return to Quality Content, AI Investment, Public Domain Additions, and Indie Media Growth

The Look Out: January 2025

Jan 25 •

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Michael Thompson

The Breakdown #10: On the two overlooked skills for writers

Developing your instincts and finding the space to think.

Jan 22 •

Michael Thompson

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Workshop Replay: How to Use Storytelling to Stand Out from the Crowd

Collecting and crafting stories only you can tell

Jan 20 •

Michael Thompson

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The 2 “Instinctive” Skills That Drive 80% of Success for New Writers

The writer’s Pareto Principle

Jan 18 •

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Michael Thompson

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The Breakdown #9: On building an authentic personal brand

Uncovering the real you and displaying it to the world

Jan 15 •

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Michael Thompson

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The Strategic Art of Building a Personal Brand

How the branding triangle shapes your success as a writer-creator.

Jan 11 •

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Michael Thompson

The Breakdown #8: On the 5 decisions that transformed our writing careers

Sometimes, the most unconventional choices lead to the best results.

Jan 8 •

Michael Thompson

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