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How to Become a Writer: Finding Your Path to a Professional Writing Career

How to Become a Writer: Finding Your Path to a Professional Writing Career

Ready to finally call yourself a writer? Discover how to become a writer with practical tips, creative inspiration, and real-world steps to start your journey—and keep it going with confidence.

Building Your Author Platform: Proven Strategies for Long-Term Success

Building Your Author Platform: Proven Strategies for Long-Term Success

A clear, no-hype guide to what an author platform really is—and how to build one with authenticity and simple, repeatable steps across email, content, social, and outreach.

Author Giveaway Email Series for Sorting Fans from Freebie Seekers

Author Giveaway Email Series for Sorting Fans from Freebie Seekers

Giveaways can help you grow your list quickly—but not every subscriber will become a future fan. Discover how a welcome sequence helps filter out freebie seekers and convert curious sign-ups into engaged readers.

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The Path of Words is lovingly crafted by a slightly insane nomadic wanderer, wildly passionate writer, and digital marketing guru from Colorado, USA.