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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The 4 Biggest Myths Around Starting a Freelance Writing Gig
Starting a freelance writing career can be a daunting task. You may have heard all sorts of myths about what it takes to be successful in this field. Some of it could be true, but I'd bet dollars to donuts a lot of it isn't. In fact, I'd wager that most of the un-true stuff was started by folks who tried and failed to become freelance writers.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Journal
Nurse Burnout: Are you Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired?
Every job has its ebbs and flows. However, working as a travel nurse can put you in a unique tizzy. The hospital environment demands decisions on the fly, sometimes at the very last minute. And the truth is, as nurses, we literally work around life and death.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
What To Do Between Travel Nursing Assignments?
Travel nursing offers you many perks, but I think the top one is freedom of choice. You can work at various locations, explore new cities, make new friends, and enjoy downtime between contracts. Yep, no rule says you need to jump right into the next contract. In fact, taking a break between gigs may be just what the, uhm, the doctor ordered.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Wander
How Solitude Can Boost Your Mental Health
Have you ever craved an escape from all the nuttiness of life? You might be one of the rare folks who have everything put together, but we sometimes wish for some downtime for the rest of us. Also known as "alone time." And for the brave ones, we just call it solitude.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
Being Alone and Being Lonely Aren't the Same Thing
Growing up, my best friend was a book. I'm being totally candid when I tell you that I almost always had a paperback in one of my back pockets. When I found some downtime, I'd pull it out and read. When there was some alone time, yep, I'd read.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Humans
5 Stupid Simple Money Management Tips I Wish I'd Of Known as a New Freelancer. Top Story - August 2022.
Ideas are the simplest and most abundant commodity around. Everyone has an idea for the next great thing-a-ma-jig or doo-hickie that will revolutionize life as we know it. Very few of you will ever take that first step and start. A fraction of folks will let those dreams die with them.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Journal
Four Ways to Build Your Network As A New Freelancer
Your network is your net worth. Not sure where I first heard that phrase, but I never forgot it. It resonated initially because I never really thought about "net worth." It was always some term that only rich folks used.
By Rick Martinez3 years ago in Lifehack
