Rick Martinez
Bio
* Professional Ghostwriter
* USA Today Bestselling Author
* Helping First-Time Authors Craft Non-Fiction Masterpieces
* Helping folks (just like you) realize their dream of writing their book
California born, Texas raised.
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How to Choose the Right Location for Your Next Travel Nurse Adventure
Everyone has a dream location they would like to be a travel nurse at. Some want the ocean. Some want the mountains. Some want rural. Some like the big cities. There seems to be something out there for everyone. But how do new travel nurses figure out where to go on their first assignment?
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
Travel Nursing – Safeguard Your Adventure
Being a travel nurse is a great way to explore the country and gain experience. It’s an exciting and memorable journey, but if you don’t take certain safety precautions, it can quickly turn into a nightmare. I want to share with you some of the safety tips I used when I traveled so you can be better prepared and have just as memorable of a time.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
Growing Your Career as a Travel Nurse
When a nurse works at a hospital on staff, it's often easier than normal to find educational opportunities. There's usually an ongoing educational piece that staff RNs can sign up for and take advantage of. And even more so, often, the employer will offer these free of charge. It's arguably one of the very few perks that might compel a staff RN to stay a staff RN.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
9 Pro-Level Tips That Will Actually Help You Write Better
You may wonder why it's 9 tips and not some round number like 10 or 15. Truth is, I had a plethora of tips. But after reading them all, noodling on them for a bit, and then going into edit mode, I realized that I was violating one of the cardinal rules of writing.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
How New Ghostwriters Can Kill Their Comfort Zones
You've heard stories of people who have found success doing what they love. They've made a great living out of their passion for writing, and you want to do the same. But there's one problem: you're stuck in your comfort zone. There's no cheating; if you want to be a successful writer, you must push yourself out of your comfort zone.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
Self-Publishing Is Creating More Authors Than Ever Before
Many people think writing a book is expensive and time-consuming, but this is no longer true. This belief that writing a book is expensive is so widespread because it was once true. In times past, aspiring authors had to go through established traditional publishers or rely entirely on physical books being sold in stores - which were both costly endeavors. And frankly, very confusing.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
Embrace the Uncomfortable - Life Advice for People in Their 50s
There are a lot of folks who view their 50s as a time to settle down and enjoy the fruits of their labor. As we get older and closer to our 50s, it's easy to start feeling like life may be coming to a standstill—that it's too late to make any changes or do anything new. That's why I'm here to tell you this is not the case. In fact, your 50s is the perfect time for taking back control of your life.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
How Seneca Changed My Life As A Writer: 7 Stoic Quips Every Modern Writer Should Embody
If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable What this means to you as a writer is that you need to have a clear sense of purpose and direction to succeed. You can't just drift aimlessly, hoping that you make it somewhere eventually. To reach your writing goals, you must be deliberate about every step you take and understand where it is leading.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Lifehack
When Your Travel Nursing Contract Goes Bad – And How To Fix It
You packed your bags, said goodbye to your family and friends, and got your car ready for the drive - all for a contract that had some issues. It's enough to make anyone wonder if travel nursing is worth it.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Journal
