Comments on: Writers Worth: Keeping Fear at Bay

By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Sun, 06 May 2018 14:55:52 +0000

It sounds like you’re off to a great start Mika. 🙂 You’re well ahead of the crowd even taking the time to ask those questions and come up with a realistic plan for yourself. All the best with your new business!

By: Emily Fowler

Emily Fowler — Sun, 06 May 2018 09:28:04 +0000

Great post, Mika, the steps you took are definitely worth looking at again, as Jake pointed out. I look at my immediate financial goals/achievements on an annual basis – I’ll be taking ‘maternity leave’ from my freelance writing business in June, and after reading this I’m planning on taking a bigger picture look at what I’ve achieved, how, and where I want to be in the future. So thank you!

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Sat, 05 May 2018 14:23:54 +0000

Totally agree, Mika. Breaking it down is a great antidote to fear. And sometimes it helps you identify which piece of the puzzle really worries you, so you can tackle it head-on.

By: Mary Schneider (aka Life With Teens)

Mary Schneider (aka Life With Teens) — Fri, 04 May 2018 16:59:10 +0000

Thousand-mile journey is exactly right! It’s been almost 10 years for me, and I’m still learning every day. Solid advice here! <3

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Fri, 04 May 2018 15:28:55 +0000

You know, getting finances in order is powerful. You’re wise to point this out. I’ve often said that several months in savings also makes it easier to negotiate higher prices.

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Thu, 03 May 2018 21:57:15 +0000

In reply to Mika Doyle. See, I KNEW I liked you! :-) Thank you kindly, Mika.

By: Mika Doyle

Mika Doyle — Thu, 03 May 2018 15:52:28 +0000

In reply to Cathy Miller. Thank you so much, Cathy! It means a lot to hear that from someone who's seen as much success you as you.

By: Mika Doyle

Mika Doyle — Thu, 03 May 2018 15:51:01 +0000

In reply to lwidmer.

My friends tell me they love me because it’s impossible for me to lie, so let’s all agree poker is not our game! LOL

And thank you, Lori. Your guidance has been invaluable! And it’s been wonderful to connect with a fellow poet 🙂 .

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Thu, 03 May 2018 15:48:46 +0000

Way to jump in, Mika. So looking forward to following your success! 🙂 You got this!

By: lwidmer

lwidmer — Thu, 03 May 2018 15:37:39 +0000

Mika, I’m no good a poker, so I’m taking Paula’s advice. 😉

Like Jake said — a well-reasoned plan. You’re not just jumping in and thinking it’s a nice “break” from full-time work. You’re viewing this as a career. That’s as it should be. This is your chance, and from what I can see, you’re setting yourself up for success.