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!

Member Spotlight: Ann Jordan-Mills: It’s Never Too Late to Do What You Love

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on January 29, 2012 · 6 Comments

If you’d like to nudge your web-writing career in the right direction, take a look at Ann Jordan-Mills’ story. As a definite up-and-comer in the world of social media, Ann graciously shares some of the hurdles she's faced along the way, as well as how she overcame them. Read more »

Sharpen Your Expertise: Watch Out For This Quicksand Trap When Creating Your Freelance Website

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on January 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment

If it’s time to launch your freelancing website but you’re still dragging your feet, you might be dealing with this all-too-common problem. Read today’s blog to learn how to move past your fear of judgment when it comes to putting yourself out there. Better yet, find out how to reach people who support your goals and cheer you on. Read more »

Motivate Yourself Now: Who Do You Check-In With?

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on January 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Ever feel frustrated in the face of goals not met? Often, your frustration is due to a single mistake that many freelancers make. Use this simple, easy, and highly enjoyable technique to stay on track and follow through on every goal you’ve set this year. Read today’s blog to find out how. Read more »

Member Spotlight: Marianne Foscarini’s Refreshing Honesty

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on January 22, 2012 · 3 Comments

Today's Member Spotlight features a definite up-and-comer in the Christian-writing niche. Marianne Foscarini shares not only how she conquered her personal demons, but how she won over her husband to gain full support for her web-writing career. Get to know Marianne today and learn what it's like to launch a web-writing career post-retirement. Read more »

Sharpen Your Expertise: An Easy Way To Take The First Step In Launching Your Website

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on January 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

If the idea of launching your professional website is keeping you up at night, rest easy. Sometimes it helps to just take the next step. In this case, an easy next step is choosing your domain name. Read today’s Sharpen Your Expertise post for key tips to get the ball rolling. Read more »

Motivate Yourself Now: The Simple Answer to All Your Problems

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on January 17, 2012 · 1 Comment

There’s one thing many web writers fail to do, and it turns out it’s a key avenue to success. Not only does it make it easier to concentrate and write well, it also ensures you’ll be happy, healthy, well-rested, and energetic for years to come. Find out what this fix-all is and how you can make it a part of your web-writing career. Read more »

Member Spotlight: Wendy Strain on Why She’s Well-Equipped for Life

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on January 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Wendy Strain is the ideal example of someone who wanted the writer’s life and used the Wealthy Web Writer to get there. Read today’s blog to discover her key advice for future web writers and find out why Wendy knows she’ll never lack in earning potential for the rest of her life. Read more »

Sharpen Your Expertise: How To Buck “New-Project-Fear” Plus Tips on Brevity

Written by Mindy Tyson-McHorse on January 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Ever had trouble starting a new project? This is a common obstacle for web writers. In today's blog, Mindy shows you some tried-and-true ways to circumvent the things that are holding you back, so you can jump into the writing game. Plus, gain insight into proven techniques for keeping your copy short and snappy. Read more »