Morgan Gist MacDonald is a writing coach and editor of nonfiction writing and the founder of Paper Raven Books. She blogs about writing, motivation, and impacting the world with your words at paperravenbooks.com. She started her career in the field of sociology and later found her passion in editing books. In this episode we’ll find out more about how this mom of 3 kids transitioned from a sociology teacher to a home entrepreneur. Morgan also shares her story of how she positioned herself as a company rather than a freelancer.
“When you start feeling the stress and overwhelm, that’s probably because you are turned inward. But when you turn outward to help others with their problems, that’s where you feel the nudge from the Universe about where you should go next.” – Morgan Gist Macdonald
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
- How Morgan balances her role as a mom and an entrepreneur?
- How did she discover her passion for writing and helping others with their writing?
- How to transition from a freelancer to a business owner?
- How to get your first set of clients when you quit your job?
- What was her biggest mistake as a freelancer?
- When is the right time to hire a team?
- Why using your name for your business is not a great idea?
- Why consistent branding plays an important role?
- How does life change after becoming an author?
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RESOURCES & TIPS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
Morgan’s latest book: Start Writing Your Book Today
Favorite Online Resource: Marie Forleo’s B-School
Favorite Book: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
Favorite Blogs: Michael Hyatt, Chris Ducker, Nikki Elledge Brown
Favorite Destressing Method : Taekwondo
Favorite Productivity Tip : Setting up a timer using Pomodoro technique
Find out more about Morgan at PaperRavenBooks.com and @MorganGMac on Periscope
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Behind the Scenes Video of Morgan’s book writing & publishing process
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