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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Calling Upon Your Memories to Craft Powerful and Memorable Stories
Can you remember the last time you shared an anecdote with someone? Perhaps it was a hilarious story of something that happened to you, or maybe it was a heart-wrenching tale from your personal life. Whatever the case, chances are that – when recounting the experience – you drew upon your memories to make the story as powerful and memorable as possible.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
6 Novels Every Travel Nurse Should Read
There's something about traveling that just fills us with wanderlust. It could be the idea of exploring new places and meeting new people. Or the sense of freedom comes from being on the open road. Whatever the reason, there's no denying that travel has a special place in our hearts.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
How to Stay Sane and Balanced As An Empathic Freelance Writer
Have you ever heard someone tell their story, and you feel it almost rip your soul the way it does to the storyteller? Then have you written about that experience, and as you write it, you feel that same level of visceral that you did the first time?
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Journal
4 Ways to Stay & Eat Healthy As A Travel RN
Being a travel RN, you enjoy numerous benefits, including the obvious of travel. You can do nursing in your favorite city or any state or country. Although you might have to adjust to a new routine and schedule while working with a new facility, it's frankly a small price to pay. It simply pushes you to learn to adapt quickly.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Lifehack
The Number One Dreamkiller for New and Experienced Freelance Writers
It doesn't matter how dedicated, committed, focused, or strong you may think you are; this bad boy will reach out from under your proverbial writing bed and snatch you when you least expect it.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Motivation
Nurses Are The Most Compassionate People Around, Here’s Proof
Nursing itself is a very demanding profession. Not only does it ask you to put your patient’s health first, but it also expects you to be physically, mentally, and emotionally present for your very own self-care. While there are pros and cons to this, the fact is it actually prepares nurses to practice compassion in every nook and corner of their careers and lives.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
The Nursing Shortage Has Benefitted Travel Nursing, Here's How
The US is facing a nursing shortage that seems to have no end in sight. Some estimates believe that the US will be short 2-400,000 nurses by the year 2025, and as a result, travel nursing companies have flourished.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Journal
4 Effective Ways of Making Friends On Your New Travel Nurse Assignment
Travel nursing isn't just a job but a fulfilling career path. It allows you to explore breathtaking locations, diverse cultures, and healthcare systems across the USA. In addition, it serves you the opportunity to meet other healthcare pros. The latter aids you in advancing your nursing skills in addition to cultivating lifelong friendships.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
Don't Just Survive, But Thrive This Holiday Season As A Travel RN
Well, here we are again amid pumpkin spice everything and breaking out those cozy sweaters. It's the holiday season, and it's (in my opinion) the most wonderful time of the year. It usually means food (lotsa food), hanging with the family, celebration and of course, parties. But for us nurses and even travel nurses, it may not be all unicorns and rainbows.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Journal
