Tucker

Born and raised in the mountains of Truckee, California. Educated in San Diego, CA and Fort Collins, CO for undergraduate and graduate degrees, respectively. I have a passion for writing, reading, and adventure. Most of all, I want to live sustainably and find small (or giant!) ways to make the world around me a better place.

How to Find Your Blog Niche

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“Anyone can start blogging if they want to.” “It’s really simple to make money blogging.” I’ve heard these quotes numerous times over in the five (plus) years I’ve been a freelance writer. While there’s a measure of truth to them, the reality is that I wouldn’t be here today without a great deal of guidance. … Read more

Review of Even Cowgirls Get The Blues

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I have a confession to make. Some months back, I posted an article with my Favorite Quotes from Even Cowgirls Get The Blues. I did so before I had fully read the book in its entirety. To my readers, I am sorry. But now, as I just finished the 365th-page last night, I’m finally getting … Read more

How to Find Blogging Clients

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Blogging is a great way to make extra money from the comfort of your home. I never expected that it would become such a lucrative and trusted income stream for me, until I actually invested the time and energy to find and cultivate relationships with clients. So today I’d like to do my best to … Read more

Lessons from Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

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My dream of publishing a full-length novel is a dream that’s still sitting somewhere off in the future, waiting for me to finally attain it. I find it so much easier to sit down and write a short blog multiple times a week than to really dive into the multi-year task of writing a full book. I know that creative writing can be a different process for every writer, but I also recognize the value of learning from authors that have been successful in the past. So today I’m going to take some time to share a few of the lessons from Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott.

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Five Self Publishing Tips

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The Internet has truly revolutionized the publishing world. We have more avenues to share our thoughts, ideas, and innovations with hundreds, thousands, and even millions of people than ever before. If you have a working manuscript or you’ve been sitting on a completed one for some time, this post will cover five self publishing tips … Read more

Five Organization Tips for Bloggers

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Blogging has been a great way for me to make some side money. And for almost two years after graduate school, it was actually my sole source of income. This, however, required taking on a hefty number of articles per month and I quickly found myself in need of a system to keep things in … Read more