I never grow tired to read about your journey Derek. Congratulations on what you achieved so far! I hope it continues this upward trend! Keep inspiring others to do the same
Inspired by the story how Derek started to write and found his own rules what works. After 26 published books I can confirm many of those - but writing online is another game. Great to learn from both of you!
“Define success as pressing that publish button. Ignore the numbers. They are irrelevant. Set the goal of publishing 10 pieces. And when you do celebrate like a crazy party animal. You’re ahead of 90% of people who never take action on their dreams.” LOVE this perspective!!!
Thanks for your transparency. I put most of the pressure on myself and when I’m not “publishing” I see the numbers as “well obviously 🙄 no one is reading you becuz you are not writing!!” 🤦♀️😂😂😂
They are. Well soon do another interview together . Michelle is a bit camera shy but she knows I'll make her whine and she's brilliant. She's one of the best writers I know from Medium ❤️
Do you have any questions you'd like me to ask her?
Update: I’m probably two more days from crossing the line into $20K for that story! And it’s just a simple piece comparing sex education and attitudes about it in the U.S. and the Netherlands.
REALLY? Wow! I'll update this in the text. CONGRATS! You rock.
Did you see my email re the YT interview? :) Can I dare you? haha
While the temperatures are dropping where you live, it's suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper hot here. We switched on the air conditioning in our bedroom tonight. It's boiling hot here.
I never grow tired to read about your journey Derek. Congratulations on what you achieved so far! I hope it continues this upward trend! Keep inspiring others to do the same
Blocking out time to write has been the greatest challenge. I know I have to toil to do it if I am to be successful as a writer
Yes this is crucial. Learning to focus is a superpower. Look at tips from others and pick what works for you.
Love the information! Just need to make up my mind on what to do! Everyone is offering info
Pick a focus and ignore the noise. Taking action is key.
Passive income
It's take work up front Ryan but once you break through it's a powerful tool
Inspired by the story how Derek started to write and found his own rules what works. After 26 published books I can confirm many of those - but writing online is another game. Great to learn from both of you!
It certainly is Gunnar. Took loads of experimenting before I found what works
“Define success as pressing that publish button. Ignore the numbers. They are irrelevant. Set the goal of publishing 10 pieces. And when you do celebrate like a crazy party animal. You’re ahead of 90% of people who never take action on their dreams.” LOVE this perspective!!!
Thanks Colleen. Everything changed for me when I shifted my focus to my actions. And paid less attention to the metrics (not easy to do though!)
Thanks for your transparency. I put most of the pressure on myself and when I’m not “publishing” I see the numbers as “well obviously 🙄 no one is reading you becuz you are not writing!!” 🤦♀️😂😂😂
Thank you. This was great.
Thank you. I love helping other writers
This is amazing, Derek! You managed this while having a full-time job. It shows that determination + action = results! I love your tips too 🥳
Thanks Deni - it was tough some mornings to write before work. But glad it paid off
Congratulations, Derek, on living your dream life.
Thanks Susie - my mission now is to help others
Wow! I'm inspired. The numbers from Michelle's story is mind-blowing. Congrats Derek!
Thanks Jessey
They are. Well soon do another interview together . Michelle is a bit camera shy but she knows I'll make her whine and she's brilliant. She's one of the best writers I know from Medium ❤️
Do you have any questions you'd like me to ask her?
That's very cool that you can go part-time now Derek. Very inspiring!
Thanks Sophie - I'm keen to show others what is possible now
Yeah it was never my plan when I started writing. But so excited for this new chapter. Hopefully my story inspires others to go for their dreams.
Yahooooo!! Glad Derek share this with us. It's an awesome milestone so many long for
Congrats, Derek. You're an inspiration.
Thanks for your kind words Denis
Awesome, isn't it!!
Time to celebrate 🥳🥂
Wahoo Kristina 🙌✨🎶💕
Congratulations on going pastime in your day job 🥳 You are amazing!!
I'm claiming this congratulations Janet :)
Oops ... I guess I needed a longer nap 😂
Congratulations on going part time in your day job Derek 🙌🎶💕
You are awesome!!
Not me, Derek 😂 but I'll share more about my own journey soon
😂😂
Thanks Kristina- I guess I needed a longer nap yesterday:-)
I love everything about this post!! Congratulations, @Derek_Hughes! You’ve inspired me.
Thanks Lisa. If I can do this I know it's possible for others.
Congratulations! This is inspiring!
Thanks so much.
Hopefully it’ll inspire others too.
It’s hard building online.
Hi Lisa, I want the Sam for you and your hubby!!
Fingers crossed, my friend.
We have sooooo many cool webinars and bootcamps coming up
Update: I’m probably two more days from crossing the line into $20K for that story! And it’s just a simple piece comparing sex education and attitudes about it in the U.S. and the Netherlands.
REALLY? Wow! I'll update this in the text. CONGRATS! You rock.
Did you see my email re the YT interview? :) Can I dare you? haha
While the temperatures are dropping where you live, it's suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper hot here. We switched on the air conditioning in our bedroom tonight. It's boiling hot here.
I can’t find a recent email. Resend?
Oh really? Let me check. You'll see me in your inbox but probably not today anymore
Off to look for email! And it’s cooling down here. I have all my windows open!
me too... and doors ^^