The Reality Blog

Work through your 2010 web writing goals right here with Mindy Tyson McHorse. The Reality Blog is here to give you live, up-to-the-minute proof that it’s possible to make it big (and to make six figures) as a web writer.

Get to know Mindy in her first video message and find out how the Reality Blog will help you stay on track this year as a working, successful web writer. Then dive right into each Monday blog post to follow Mindy’s adventures and see what she’ll accomplish that week. A big key to picking up the pace of your career lies in building relationships with fellow web writers, and this is the place to do it!

Every Friday, she’ll be back to let you know exactly how her actions and activities played out. She’ll share what she did that worked along with what didn’t turn out so well — so YOU can learn from her successes as well as any mistakes she makes. Consider Mindy your partner throughout 2010.

She’s someone you can bounce ideas off of, share roadblocks with, and celebrate achievements. Be sure to add your comments after each blog post!

And don’t miss The Reality Blog Challenge, a chance for you to put your writing skills to the test, land new clients, add professional work samples to your portfolio, and win great prizes from AWAI valued up to $497!

Motivate Yourself Now: Feeling Drained? 5 Ways To Revive Your Writing Flow

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on March 20, 2012 · 2 Comments

If you feel like the zest has gone out of your web-writing projects, you’ll enjoy these five tips for bringing back your zeal. Sparked by Mindy’s real need to get back her writing flow, these are tried-and-true approaches that will jumpstart your words and elevate the joy you get from writing. Read more »

Member Spotlight: Michele Peterson Says, “Why Not?”

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on March 17, 2012 · 4 Comments

If you want to get excited about web writing all over again, take a look at today’s Member Spotlight on Michele Peterson. She brings fresh energy to her writing craft and is well-poised to take off at a sprint in terms of career success. Find out how she does it and what she’s doing to overcome her challenges (which include stepping down from a long-time position at the family business). Read more »

Motivate Yourself Now: When Being “Naïve” Pays Off

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on March 13, 2012 · 2 Comments

If you’ve ever been told you’re being unrealistic, or worse — “naïve” — then today’s blog is designed to set things straight. It explains why a dose of realism can sometimes be a recipe for disaster, especially when it makes it nearly impossible to move beyond the world of what’s normal. Read on to find out why a naïve attitude can get you closer to your goals. Read more »

Member Spotlight — Lydia Mills On Writing For Passion

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on March 10, 2012 · 1 Comment

Lydia Mills has done what few writers are able to do when they’re relatively new to the freelancing world, and that is hone in on a niche they’re truly passionate about. Find out why she picked web writing as a career when you read Lydia’s story today. Add her as a member of your support network. Read more »

Motivate Yourself Now: Why There’s No Such Thing As A Silly Question

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on March 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever struggled with how to get launched as a web writer, or how to do ANYTHING in the freelancing world, this post is for you. You’ll discover the four steps you can take to get all the answers you need. Plus, explore the new forum link that prompts real answers for serious web writers. Read more »

Member Spotlight: Cyndee Davis on the Payoff in Persistence

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on March 3, 2012 · 4 Comments

If you’re looking for inspiration, Cyndee Davis’ account of her personal rise to web-writing success will do the job. Not only did she come up with an admirable attitude for persisting past roadblocks, she rose to true freelancing success by attracting clients in industries she’s passionate about and from which she gets intrinsic value. Read more »

Motivate Yourself Now: 3 Strange Ways To Inspire Your Web Writing

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on February 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Think playing in the mud is just for kids? Not so! Read about why that technique, plus two other strange ones can be great ways to rejuvenate your confidence. This is especially relevant if you’re having trouble getting started in your web-writing career. Take a look at today’s blog to find out why. Read more »

Member Spotlight: Julia Borgini On Cultivating A True Writer’s Life

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on February 24, 2012 · 4 Comments

You’d be wise to get acquainted with Julia Borgini, as there's no doubt she'll soon be a driving-force web writer in the field of B2B. You'll also gain a lot from learning about the excellent model she's put together for moving forward in her web-writing career (which also steadily moves her closer to leaving her full-time job). Read more »