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Hello Reader! You've heard the advice: Write a crappy first draft. The main idea is that to overcome writer's block, you should get something down on paper—no matter what it is. The act of writing your thoughts down—no matter how garbage they are—will propel you forward. This is meh advice to give a content writer. Here are some of the reasons writing a crappy first draft in the face of writer’s block is a bad idea: It’s time-consuming. Instead of writing one decent draft that requires little...
Hello Reader! We all know the job search isn't that fun. But you know what IS fun? When someone reaches out to you and wants to hire you. But how do you make sure it's a fit without wasting an hour on the phone? I have a simple template I've used for years. It helps me identify which clients are a fit before we even hop on the phone.Want the template? Here ya go (it's free). Get the free template Thanks, Ashley R. Cummings P.S. Did someone forward you this email? Cool! You can become a...
Hello Reader! A few years ago, my best friend invited me to go on a cruise. I was swamped with work and declined the invitation. Months later, she was gone. 💗 Mary Oliver beautifully poses the question that rests—sometimes nitpicks—at the back of all of our minds: Tell me, what is it you plan to do With your one wild and precious life? I can say with certainty the pile of extra work I had a few years ago that I chose over time with my bestie means nothing to me now. I don't remember the...