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Starting a Writing Business? Don't Be Afraid To Take That Leap of Faith
I remember the look on my wife's face. But what stuck with me more in that moment was what she said when I told her I was quitting my...

Steve Gamel
Sep 28, 20233 min read
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10 Benefits of Writing During Odd Hours
I'd imagine some writers prefer a traditional 9-5 work schedule. And there's certainly nothing wrong with that – it's consistent, we grew...

Steve Gamel
Sep 21, 20233 min read
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14 Genuine Reasons Why I Love Being a Writing Consultant and Coach
I've said many times that I hit the jackpot when I became a professional writer over 25 years ago. To me, it was never a job! And things...

Steve Gamel
Sep 14, 20233 min read
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Happy 2nd Birthday to My Book, Write Like You Mean It
This weekend marks two years since my book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word, was officially...

Steve Gamel
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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25 Easy Ways To Stay Inspired as You Grow Your Writing Business
No matter how much you love to write, and regardless of your eagerness and passion to grow your writing business, you will occasionally...

Steve Gamel
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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5 Ways To Handle Perfectionism as You Grow Your Writing Business
Every writer wants to be perfect. Not only do we have the passion and drive to create, but we agonize over every word we type and whether...

Steve Gamel
Jul 27, 20234 min read
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What Readers Are Saying About My Book, Write Like You Mean It
It's been almost two years since my book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion For The Written Word, came out. Here is what...

Steve Gamel
Jul 6, 20233 min read
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Throwback Thursday: Writer Edition
In honor of Throwback Thursday, I thought I'd share a column I wrote eight years ago for the Denton Record-Chronicle. In the article, I...

Steve Gamel
Jun 29, 20235 min read
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Have You Started a Blog for Your Writing Business Yet?
Everyone always asks me which writing jobs keep me busy the most at Edit This®, and the answer is almost always blogs. I wrote 522 client...

Steve Gamel
Jun 22, 20236 min read
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What Are You Waiting for? Grab a Copy of Write Like You Mean It
I've said many times since my book, Write Like You Mean It: Mastering Your Passion for the Written Word, was released that I didn't write...

Steve Gamel
Jun 15, 20233 min read
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Please Nominate Edit This for Best of Denton County 2023
It's Best of Denton County time, and your favorite writer and editor at Edit This® would love to earn your nomination for Best Writing &...

Steve Gamel
Jun 8, 20231 min read
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Using a Calendar Keeps You on Track as You Grow Your Writing Business
I wrote a blog post roughly six years ago about the benefits of using a calendar. And to my surprise, it remains one of the most popular...

Steve Gamel
Jun 1, 20235 min read
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6 Reasons To Hire Edit This as a Coach To Help Grow Your Writing Business
Many writers and editors who want to grow their new writing business the right way hire a business coach to help guide them on their...

Steve Gamel
May 24, 20234 min read
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16 Inspirational Quotes To Keep You Focused On Your Writing Business
You want to believe you've got the makings of a successful writing business on your hands. After all, you started with one client and...

Steve Gamel
May 18, 20234 min read
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4 Ways Making Assumptions Can Hurt Your Writing Business
When it comes to your writing business, never assume someone isn't a potential client or can't benefit your business in some way. To...

Steve Gamel
May 11, 20233 min read
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How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Writing Business
I'm obsessed with social media. It doesn't matter if it's Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok – if I'm not writing or hanging with family, I'm...

Steve Gamel
May 4, 20234 min read
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10 Networking Tips for Growing Your Writing Business With Confidence
When I started my writing business, Edit This®, nine years ago, I remember walking into my first networking meeting feeling woefully...

Steve Gamel
Apr 27, 20235 min read
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Networking To Grow Your Writing Business: A Strategy for Success
When some people think of writers and editors, they envision disheveled creative types who spend long hours reading or writing at their...

Steve Gamel
Apr 20, 20234 min read
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10 Tips for Your Writing Business That Have Nothing To Do With Writing
I would never insinuate that I'm God's gift to writing or a perfect small-business owner. As writers, we constantly try to be better at...

Steve Gamel
Apr 13, 20235 min read
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Kick-Start Your Writing Business With Our Consulting and Coaching Service
Starting a writing business was the best career decision I ever made. It also wasn't easy. Don't get me wrong; I was confident in my...

Steve Gamel
Apr 6, 20233 min read
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