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Blog postImage found on Unspalsh Have you ever found it hard to sit down and write a blog post? As someone who owns three websites, two which have blogs on them, I know how hard it can be to sit down and commit yourself to write. There are a few different websites that provide incentives people to complete different goals every week, like Beeminder, but those websites can be used for more than just blog posts. Also, they don’t require any proof that you accomplished your goal. Recently, I found out a2 months ago Read more
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Blog postPhoto by Isaac Smith on Unsplash A guest post by Howie Bick of The Analyst Handbook
As many companies and businesses have shifted to working from home, employees have had more time to spend at home, and more time on their hands. The shift to working from home has created an opportunity for people to explore new areas, learn new skills, and better their crafts. Utilizing the abundance of time people have been given, can be beneficial in a variety of different ways, whether it’s improv4 months ago Read more -
Blog postIf you own or manage a few domains, and especially if your domains have subdomains, it can be difficult to manage all those sites at once. Luckily, there’s a plugin that can help you with that – MainWP. It’s a website manager that keeps track of all your WordPress websites and the updates that are […]
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Blog postIf you work as a freelancer, you know how important it is to save money out of your pay for taxes, as well as time off and retirement. But how do you do this? You may have an accountant helping you with this task, but accountants can be expensive. Luckily, there’s an easy way to […]
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Blog postPhoto by Debby Hudson on Unsplash If you’re a writer who often uses tools like Grammarly or the Hemingway App to check your grammar and readability, but have wanted to do more, I started using a tool a while ago that’s got all that in it, plus much more. Not only does ProWritingAid check grammar and readability, it also checks other things like
RepeatsStructureConsistencyPlagiarism (limited) In this post, I’ll explain more about how to use it and the different things i1 year ago Read more -
Blog postIf own a blog, one of the most important things you can add to your posts is a nice photo that represents what your post is about. There are many sites you can download photos from. Many ask you to pay, but there are also some that allow you to download stock photos for free. […]
The post Add Free, Beautiful Stock Photos to Your WordPress Posts with Raw Pixel first appeared on Work at Home Tips Online.2 years ago Read more -
Blog postIf you’re a business owner, you know how important it is to publish new content on your website regularly. Whether it’s blog posts, social media messages or YouTube videos, content is one of the main things that gets your business noticed, especially when you’re first starting out. One of the most important things you can […]
The post Manage Your Content Calendar and Social Media Posts with Coschedule first appeared on Work at Home Tips Online.2 years ago Read more -
Blog postRecently Google decided to switch back to Gmail from Inbox, which they adopted two years ago. The switch was difficult for me at first, because I’d gotten used to Inbox’s layout – I felt it helped me keep my emails more organized. However, I found out about three apps that have helped me keep my […]
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Blog postPhoto by Marion Michele on Unsplash If you work from home and sit at a desk a lot, you may get very stiff and sore. Luckily, there are several ways to relieve that stiffness; one of the best I’ve found recently is using yoga. In this post, I’ll describe six yoga stretches that you can do at your desk to relieve the stiffness, pain, and tension that comes with sitting at a desk all day.
Standing Thigh Stretch To do this stretch, stand at your desk and take one thigh an2 years ago Read more -
Blog postPhoto by Sai Kiran Anagani on Unsplash Computer mice are a great way to give your hands a break from the keyboard. The problem with them is that when you click on a link or app, it can take a longer time for that app to load. That’s why Microsoft created several keyboard shortcuts you can use to work faster. There are many keyboard shortcuts that work well for writers – here I’ll cover 15 of them.
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Blog postI finished reading “Writing is my Drink: A Writer’s Story About Finding Her Voice (and How You Can Too) by Theo Pauline Nestor a few months ago, and I found it to be very interesting and educational. In this review I’ll provide more information on the book and the kind of information Theo provides in […]
The post Trying to Find Your Writing Voice? Read “Writing is My Drink” by Theo Pauline Nestor appeared first on My Ebook Journey.
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Blog postToday is National Science Fiction Author Day! Last month I asked for people’s opinions on who their favorite science fiction authors were, and why. Here’s what a few people had to say.
Q. Who are some of your favorite science fiction authors? A. David Leonhardt (President, THGM Writers)
Aside from everyone who ever write a Doctor Who episode, I would have to say Douglas Adams. It is just a coincidence that he also write three Doctor Who episodes, because I love his Hitc2 years ago Read more -
Blog postI recently downloaded the eBook “365 Reasons to Celebrate”. This book is not like any other book I’ve ever read – it’s a list of things to celebrate every day of the year. We’re not talking about holidays or even awareness days for different health conditions – while some of these holidays actually are national, […]
The post Looking for a Reason to Celebrate? Check out “365 Reasons to Celebrate” appeared first on My Ebook Journey.
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Blog postLately, I’ve been reading a lot more books on Scribd then I have been on Amazon. I like Scribd a lot because I read read a lot of classic books that I like for free. One of the downsides to Scribd though, is that it doesn’t have any built-in speed reading capabilities like some of the Kindle devices do. However, I figured out a way around this – use the Spreeder Chrome extension.
Set up the Spreeder Chrome Extension
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Blog postIf you enjoy reading eBooks, there are many services available that allow you to read multiple ebooks. Two of the best services that I’ve found are Kindle Unlimited and Scribd. Each service has different pros and cons, so I wanted to discuss them both in this post. Kindle Unlimited Please note, Kindle Unlimited is something […]
The post Scribd vs. Kindle Unlimited appeared first on My Ebook Journey.
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In “The Code of the Extraordinary Mind” Vishen Lakhiani discusses 10 laws that can help you accomplish the goals YOU want to accomplish – not the ones everyone else has set for you. If you’ve ever wondered if there’s a way to accomplish your goals on your own terms, read on for more information on this incredible book.
How the Book is Set Up “The Code of The Extraordinary Mind” has ten chapters and is broken into four parts. In Part 1, Vishen Lakhiani discusses l3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI’ve been interested in the Law of Attraction for some time now – most people don’t understand it, or they think it sounds like complete nonsense. I’ve been applying some of the principles of the Law of Attraction for a while now, and recently started studying it more in depth through Rhonda Byrne’s books. The […]
The post A Review of “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne appeared first on My Ebook Journey.
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Blog postIf you’re trying to accomplish certain goals in your life, but you’re having problems breaking or building certain habits, read this book! This was the first book I read on Scribd, and it has had a profound impact on my life and the way I look at it. What is the 5-Second Rule? The 5-Second […]
The post A Review of “The 5-Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work and Confidence With Everyday Courage” by Mel Robbins appeared first on My Ebook Journey.
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Blog postWARNING: If you have a weak stomach don’t read this book! I decided to read this book because I’m always looking for ways to improve my health in general. In “Gulp” Mary Roach talks about the different organs that make up the digestive tract, such as the nose, stomach, and colon among others. She also […]
The post A Review of “Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal” by Mary Roach appeared first on My Ebook Journey.
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Blog postDon’t worry everyone, the website isn’t gone completely!
I’m currently in the process of re-purposing the site since I haven’t been writing any eBooks lately. Instead, I’m going to focus mostly on ebook reviews, and posts related to reading. Some of the topics I have planned include:
Book Reviews – If you know of any books you’d like for me to review, or have a book you’d like me to read and review, please email me at erica (at) myebookjourney.com. Ways to read more – I’ll r3 years ago Read more
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Have you always wanted the freedom and flexibility of working from home, but you weren't sure how to get started? If you’re an employee now, are you scared to give up that security for an unknown outcome? Are you a stay-at-home parent who wants to make extra money while your kids are at school? Whatever your situation, this book shows you three legitimate ways to earn from home and tells you what you need to consider when you work from home.
Not just another directory
Too many books about working from home are nothing more than directories of different places where you can apply for work-at-home jobs. They offer little or no advice to help you understand what’s involved in working from home. In Your Work from Home Journey, you'll learn not only where to find work that matches your skills, but also how to be a successful freelance worker and what to know before you start.
This book is divided into two sections. The first provides information on three viable ways to make money from home: by taking inbound or making outbound calls, working as a freelance writer, or transcribing dictation. I have provided information on the skills and tools you need for these options, as well as some websites where you can find work in these different areas.
The book does NOT go into detail about how to spot a work-at-home scam, instead offering helpful links to websites that can help you spot scams.
Mindset, skills, information, roadmap
The second section provides a crash course in how to succeed when you work at home. The book tells you how to:
- Develop a ‘work-at-home mindset’
- Deal with common distractions
- Stay organized
- Understand the differences between an employee and an independent contractor
- Maximize income tax deductions available when you work at home
- Prevent or deal with common health problems that affect work-at-home professionals
- Reduce stress when you work from home
- Maximize your earning potential on revenue share freelance writing sites
- Master the good phone skills needed when you work from home
- Take care of your voice when you work from home.
Your Work from Home Journey provides you with a roadmap to success as a freelancer.
Here's what others have to say about this book:
This book is very thorough and covers the most vital information on the three most popular/common work from home industries. This is actually great for work from home newbies because chances are they will go into one of the three industries mentioned, and this book covers everything from equipment and getting started to various companies you can work for. The information on taking care of your health when you do any of those jobs is also very helpful, because people don't realize what a toll working at home and sitting at a desk all day can take on your health. I highly recommend this book to anyone who's thinking of working from home - Anna Thurman, Owner of the Website Real Ways to Earn Money Online