The Grommet
Open book with books stacked behind it
Books I read in August.

Why I am Giving Away My Profits

Coins and donate jar
As a freelancer, I have the freedom to construct the business of my dreams. I dictate my hours, workspace, benefits, what I work on and how I work. But I also have the freedom to build a purpose-driven business.  Purpose-driven businesses are those with the potential and drive to improve the world. According to Forbes, “With
Person typing email
In the 90s, my teenage life gave me great country music, Nirvana-style flannels and one of these: This is an extension cord for a wall-connected phone. My extension cord was so long, and the speakerphone worked so well that I could talk with my friends for hours anywhere in my room and bathroom after talking
Girl reading book on beach
Authors need book reviews to get readers interested in buying and reading their books. Book reviews also help readers narrow down the many book choices, hopefully saving valuable time on deciding what book to read and actual reading time. This month’s book theme is the backstory. The books I read this month are all about
Despite starting from scratch, I hustled and grew my freelance editing, proofreading and copywriting business from infant to at least pre-teen in over a year. I’ve learned more about what I want to do and how I want to spend my time and effort than at any other time in my life. How has your
TOP