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In this category, you can follow my own discoveries as I delve deeper into what it takes to be a world class writer.  You can follow my trials and tribulations as well as my triumphs as I discover new ways to generate money while working from home writing content, novels, and more.

Selling Books from a Blog

Should Your Blog Be Selling Copies of Your Books?

August 10, 2026August 3, 2026Michael Brockbank

Writing and selling books and eBooks is on virtually every list to make money from a blog. But is it something that is viable for all bloggers? Is it possible to make a few extra bucks selling digital products? There are a lot of variables to consider, but the results could be worth the time you invest.

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Are College Writing Workshops Worth Taking?

August 5, 2026August 2, 2026Michael Brockbank

Writing workshops are not only part of your requirements for a college degree, but they can also be exceptionally useful to build your skills as an author. Even if you think you “know enough” to get by, it’s worth exploring whether you can take one of these classes.

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Abecedarian Story Writing

What Is an Abecedarian Story and Why Practice It?

June 29, 2026July 8, 2026Michael Brockbank

There are many ways you can write a story, and the abecedarian method is quite unique. While it’s not often practical in the sense of putting together a full-length novel, abecedarian formats work great as additions to poetry, or perhaps an anthology of microfiction. What is this method, exactly?

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8 Ways I’m Diversifying After Retiring from Freelancing

June 8, 2026June 4, 2026Michael Brockbank

Recently, I decided to retire from freelance writing gigs. Due to the proliferation and corporate overuse of generative AI, freelancing is simply not worth my time. It was a great run over the last 14 years, but it’s time to move on. What am I doing with my time to make a few ends meet if I’m not freelancing?

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Free Video Courses

Free WordPress Course Coming to YouTube Soon

June 5, 2026June 3, 2026Michael Brockbank

As I dabble with the idea of creating courses, I’ve decided to publish a few for free on YouTube. Essentially, they’re video playlists covering a specific topic, and I’m not sure how they differ from an actual playlist on the platform. Anyway, I am putting together a free course for WordPress in the coming weeks.

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