What you learn matters more than what you earn — I think the biggest thing that I’ve learned from writing over 300 stories on Medium is that everyone is going to have a different experience. Each writer brings something different to the table. If you came to Medium with little to no experience writing for the internet (sorry, those university…

Indie author, blogger, freelance writer | Friend of animals | Coffee junkie — I’ve been on Medium for a year and a half and I still haven’t introduced myself to you! Maybe it’s about time I did. On Medium I write about: relationships, ADHD, money/income/side gigs, fiction, life, mindfulness, and many other topics. My writing is personal; if that’s not your thing you…

Start slow, build momentum — will that work? — Last month I started publishing some articles on HubPages again. It’s been a long time since I published there so I had a couple of bumps. I published three articles and two were sent back for editing. I forgot that there’s basically NO self-promo allowed. And if you have too…

I’ve done it many times and I’m betting you have, too! — If you’re reading this, you know what a side hustle is. It’s that thing you do to make money outside your “real” job. There are loads of ways to make money with side hustles and you can read about them on this very publication. This isn’t about choosing a side…

If you’re a woman who learned you had ADHD in your 40s or later this might be why — Although there are several symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause, two in particular are common for women affected by ADHD: changes in mood, primarily depression and anxiety, and increased inattention. — CHADD I’ve always been me. Dani the Spaz. Dani the Daydreamer. Dani is so sensitive. …

Ayodeji Awosika said in his recent article, “How to Become One of the Rare Writers Who Actually Makes Money,” — Today I read the best piece of writing advice. It’s not disheartening; it’s motivational. Ayodeji Awosika said in his recent article, “How to Become One of the Rare Writers Who Actually Makes Money,” They don’t want to do what’s required to make a living from their writing. And what’s required…

They resonate with my soul — I used to be very religious. Now I am spiritual. In the past years, I haven’t cared for this spiritual side and I feel like it has caused rifts inside me I fall into too often. I bought tarot cards but their specificity made it feel forced. This past weekend…