Read time: 3.5 minutes Hey Reader, I recently moved into my new apartment! 🥳️ And not long after, I lost a major client 🤪 Months of steady work and then suddenly POOF - I wasn't needed anymore. Company structuring. Layoffs. Gone. If this happened to me two years ago, I would have FREAKED OUT! But this time? I was like "meh". That's because I've developed a system for landing gigs and making that sweet $$ As a result, I recently closed two new clients, taking my income back to where it was a...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Read time: 1 minute Hey Reader, Now I know what you're thinking: You're a writer, Scott! Why are you recording YouTube videos?! I hear you! The truth is, the video I've just uploaded might be a one-off. I had grand plans to do a whole series around introverts. But after finishing this video, I've realised how much time YouTube takes. Writing the script, recording the video, editing, making a thumbnail, writing the description... It's a lot! And although I could outsource the process, I'm not...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Read time: 2 minutes Hey Reader! So much has happened since my last email - both good and bad: I'm FINALLY moving into my new apartment! 🥳️ I'll be sharing pics on LinkedIn One of my best friends got married yesterday! 💒 She asked me to read a poem (I'll share it at the end) I spoke with two writers I've admired for years!✌️ Both Michael Thompson and Sinem Günel will leading workshops in The Committed Writers Club (fingers crossed!) The Committed Writers Club had its first group call ✍️...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, I'm trying a voice message for today's letter! You can listen to it by clicking below :) audio letter 1.wav It's about 5 minutes long. Thanks for being here, and have a wonderful weekend! Scott Has someone forwarded you this email? Join my list today & get my free 19-page guide: Everything I Did to Quit My 9–5 Job & Transition Into Profitable, Sustainable Solopreneuring
3 months ago • 1 min read
Read time: 2 minutes Hey Reader, Ready to feel inspired? Last year, Alice Lemée made $86K as a ghostwriter while travelling around Paris, Brazil, and Costa Rica 🌍 But it’s not always been like this. She’s been dealt her fair share of sh*tty hands: “Going from $5,000 a month to $0 after losing 3 clients out of nowhere. Handling client assignments during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Burning out — twice.” Here’s how Alice turned things around. ✅ Step 1: Find paying clients and THEN… “Start by...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Read time: 2.5 minutes A quick note from today's sponsor: Derek Hughes has gained 12,000 followers on Medium in 10 months and earns $1,000/month from his writing. Now, he's helping others do the same. Learn his proven strategies: How to Make Your First $1,000 on Medium Hey Reader, This is the last email I'll send for a while. 4 emails in the space of 7 days is WAY too many. (I'm sorry about this. I'll work out better segmenting for future launches!) This said, I thought you'd like to hear my...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Read time: 4 minutes Hey Reader, Do you know what time it is? It's SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TIME! 🥳️ Let me tease you with a little background first... I recently emailed writers about their goals. I wanted to figure out how I could help them. (And - by proxy - how I could help YOU ✌️) Questions included: Do you want to replace your full-time income in the next 6 months through writing? Have you ever considered full-time writing before? If so, what stopped you? I'll quickly summarise the...
5 months ago • 4 min read
Read time: 2 minutes Hey Reader, You might remember the story about my assistant Lou. A lady called Lisa reached out to see if she could work with her. Well, this is only half the story. Lisa also asked if I could take her on as a new client: The problem? I wasn't taking on new clients. My hands were too full. But rather than fritter the lead away (like I usually do), I thought back to my conversation with Sara. Sara took part in one of my 30-Day Writing Challenges and made it clear she's...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Read time: 3 minutes Hey Reader, If there's one thing I've learned over the last 6 years, it's this: Friendships matter. 90% of opportunities come to me through people I already know. But here's something you might not have considered: How do you meaningfully add fuel to your friendships so they continue to burn brightly? It's easier than you think. Let me show you. You might have met Lou before Lou worked as my virtual assistant (VA) from April 2020 to Jan 2022. She easily saved me 10+ hours...
6 months ago • 3 min read