A Warm Welcome—and a Gift for Inkspired Readers
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Joyful Kwanza, + any other appropriate greetings of the season--I have a gift for you.
Wow! A wondrous number of you have hopped aboard the Inkspired Community over the last couple of weeks. Whether you were lured in by the Yugoslavian freighter escapades or my Christmas fiction, or a recommendation from my awesome writer friends, I’m glad you’re here.
There’s a lot to be said for a life lived in chapters, even if some of those chapters were written while raising people’s eyebrows or making your family wonder how on earth you got so, um, weird? Unconventional?
However, I realized I’ve been a bit of a tease. I’ve shared the stories, but I haven’t properly introduced you to the “engine room” where these stories are built.
The truth is, while I loved the entertainment and excitement of a life well-lived, my real passion these days is helping writers of—shall we say—an “experienced” perspective do exactly what I’m doing here. Most writing advice today is loud, frantic, and aimed at people half our age. I prefer a quieter, more expert approach that offers actionable strategies.
That happens over at Pen2Profit.
It’s my “sister publication” where I take off the storyteller hat and put on the mentor hat. We talk about the craft of high-quality writing, the relationship with readers,
and the actual business of being a professional writer without losing your soul (or your sense of humor).
Since you’ve joined the Inkspired circle recently, I wanted to offer you a “seat at the professional table” before the next cohort begins. I recently shifted my Pen2Profit annual membership to an $80 model to keep the community focused and high-value, but for my Inkspired readers, I’ve set up a “Legacy Rate.”
There’s no pressure to jump over. If you’re just here for the stories, I’m happy to have you.
But if you’ve ever looked at your own “potpourri” of experiences and wondered how to turn them into something professional, meaningful, and profitable, come see what we’re doing.
Either way, keep your eyes peeled. The next installment of the Inkspired journals is coming soon.
Warmly,
Pen2Profit / Inkspired Community
I’ve spent over forty years learning how to turn a month on a Yugoslavian freighter—and a thousand other escapades—into stories people actually want to read. I believe writers over 50 have the best material, but the worst marketing advice. If you’re ready to bridge the gap between your life’s "potpourri" and a professional writing career, you’ll find me mentoring the next cohort over at Pen2Profit. Click here to see how we do it.