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And then we do the thing!...and then we do the thi And then we do the thing!...and then we do the thing...​​​​​​​​​.
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Hey! Young Writer's resident songwriter and musici Hey! Young Writer's resident songwriter and musician Justin Luis talks all things music and writing! Check out more from Justin on the blog at the link in the bio! ​​​​​​​​​.
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I'll never forget my early days in Nashville. My h I'll never forget my early days in Nashville. My husband and I moved here in 2008 in our twenties, ready for adventure. We would spend our days working jobs orbiting art, and our nights on Broadway, smoking cigarettes and drinking beers while listening to rockabilly music at the Full Moon Saloon. Those first few years were a beautiful blur. We lived--I mean really lived. We fell more deeply in love. We found ourselves steeped in art and immersed in grungy, cowboy culture. We let this city become our home. ​​​​​​​​​
As time passed, the city grew. Broadway exploded into the iconic epicenter of Nashville nightlife. New neighborhoods popped up. Restaurants flooded the scene. Our home became something new and exciting. It was growing up, just like we were. 

As a New Yorker, I never thought I'd find a new home. But, sometimes I feel like Nashville found me. I came here alone and lost, a twentysomething wanting to do something with her art. A twentysomething needing someone to believe in her. A twentysomething who only knew cutthroat competition and catty behavior from fellow creatives. Nashville showed me that certain cities can foster creativity gently. Nashville brought me incredible collaborators. It brought me community. It brought me intense happiness and immeasurable success. It brought me....me. 

For anyone who might be looking for that feeling of being home--I can tell you, it's out there. It might not be in the cliche places like NY or LA, but somewhere in between. A place in the cracks; a little blossom just waiting to bloom. Somewhere that will grow up alongside you, just like Nashville's done for me. Your city can be your safe haven. It can be your inspiration. It can be the very thing that pushes you to succeed beyond your wildest dreams.

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It's basically the same thing, no? ​​​​​ It's basically the same thing, no? ​​​​​​​​​.
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Our Speculative Fiction and Fantasy expert, Julian Our Speculative Fiction and Fantasy expert, Julian Vaca, is diving into all things fantastical about writing! Read more on the blog at the link in the bio! ​​​​​​​​​.
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The one and only time procrastination might be hel The one and only time procrastination might be helpful...?​​​​​​​​​.
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On this Memorial Day, check out some of these book On this Memorial Day, check out some of these books written by U.S. Veterans. Thank you for your service!​​​​​​​​​.
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📣 Calling all emerging writers! 📣 Hey! Young 📣 Calling all emerging writers! 📣 Hey! Young Writer is looking for regular contributors to write one (1) piece per month! If you are looking for an opportunity to get your work published, submit a brief (500 - 1000 word) piece at the link in the bio! ​​​​​​​​​.
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Make your first $100 with your writing in three ea Make your first $100 with your writing in three easy steps!​​​​​​​​​

1. Work for free. find organizations or publications that accept volunteer writers. I always check out free magazines at grocery stores, coffee shops, and libraries. Contact editors using the masthead. 

2. Use those samples to build an early version of a portfolio. Compile 3-5 published pieces you're proud of. I like to send mine as PDFs. 

3. Check out websites you love. Reach out via the "contact" page and offer to write two blog posts for $100. Send your samples along with the email and see who bites. Repeat until you get a "YES!" 

4. Bonus: reach out to as many websites as you can. You need to weed through the "nos" for one big, badass yes!

Questions? Drop them below!

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Here are some of the best mothers in writing and c Here are some of the best mothers in writing and cinema to celebrate the maternal figures in our lives! Which mom characters do you love? Tell us in the comments! 🫶​​​​​​​​​.
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They're coming for you 🏃😂 You'll give in eve They're coming for you 🏃😂 You'll give in eventually, as all bestselling authors do!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Life as a busy ghostwriter can be crazy, especiall Life as a busy ghostwriter can be crazy, especially on meeting days! No matter what, I love this life more than I can even express #writer #amwriting #writingcommunity #freelancelife
I WAS LAID OFF! Yep, that's how this all began. ​​​​​​​​​

In 2014, I'd just returned from maternity leave after giving birth to my first daughter, Maddy. I was so excited to get back to work at HarperCollins, taking the dreams of hopeful authors and bringing them to life. I'd only just settled back in when I was called down to the HR department for a "quick chat." 

The HR representative shifted in her chair. "Unfortunately, your department is closing. Your position is being downsized." 

I lost my breath.

That night, I went home and sobbed. I was terrified about what was to come. I'd achieved so much in the hallowed halls of the publishing house. I'd received promotion after promotion. I'd grown. I'd learned. I'd soaked it all in with the goal of getting ahead. How could I possibly go on without that job? Who was I without it? 

You know who I was? A boss bitch. 

I finished out my two weeks and embarked on a journey that has inexorably changed my life. I started waking up at 4 a.m. every day to work on my website before the baby woke. I narrowed down my offerings. I gained clarity. I reached out to every business contact I'd made in the past ten years. I started to sign clients. I started to see my business come to life. I created a new norm. I pushed myself. I fought. I went into battle and never looked back. 

Eight years later, I'm a multiple-six-figure-earning ghostwriter and author. I own a mentorship platform to help young writers get published, to teach them how to succeed, to show them the way. I am happy. I am fulfilled. Best of all?

 I'm free. 

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My secret to earning six figures and beyond! #writ My secret to earning six figures and beyond! #writer #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #writersofig #booktok
My life as a multiple six figure earning ghostwrit My life as a multiple six figure earning ghostwriter is dreamy AF. Follow along for more! #writer #author #ghoswriter #amwriting #booktokbooks
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Finish your WIP, you must. ✨​​​​​​​​​.
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We always need a little more ✨ magic ✨ in our We always need a little more ✨ magic ✨ in our lives! Which one are you?​​​​​​​​​.
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That acceptance letter though 🙌​​​​​​​​​.
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