I’ve been running this site since 2009. It’s gone through a few iterations since then, but I’ve rarely taken it seriously as a business or as a way to brand myself. It was just sort of my “home” on the internet.

I’m changing that. For nearly a decade I’ve been pursuing my creative dreams, earning a living as a writer, and learning a ton about how to be successful as a creative. And I want to share everything I’ve learned with others in a much more deliberate way.

Every day I hear from friends, colleagues, and strangers that they wish they could earn a living with their art/writing/music/etc. but they don’t know how. Or they don’t even think it’s possible. Or I hear about teenagers who are told that “you can’t make money with art” or that “art is just a hobby.” (btw, those of you out there saying these things to teens? STOP IT!)

This change has been a long time coming. And it’s not going to be as simple as a new design. I’m starting from scratch. I’m rewriting and reworking some old content that still holds value, but the archives will mostly disappear. I’ll be posting on a regular basis (at least once a week). I’ll be launching a new newsletter with tips you can’t find on the blog. And, since this is supposed to be a business, I’ll be releasing some premium content in the coming months, too.

I’m looking at a mid-October relaunch at the moment, with a new design and some freebies just for all of you.

I’m super excited about all of this. I’ve been struggling to figure out what to do with this site for a couple of years now, and I’m finally confident in the direction I’ve chosen and what it means for my readers. Stay tuned!