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HAPPY BIRTHDAY WORDS OR WATER!
Help me Celebrate 41!
I recently cut off most of my hair and donated it to Hair We Share!
For my 41st Birthday coming up in October, I'm raising money for Hair We Share, to help cover the cost of turning my hair (and other donated hair) into wigs for those in need.
Give $41 (or whatever you can donate) in honor of my 41st birthday coming up in October.
Thank you!
For my 41st Birthday coming up in October, I'm raising money for Hair We Share, to help cover the cost of turning my hair (and other donated hair) into wigs for those in need.
Give $41 (or whatever you can donate) in honor of my 41st birthday coming up in October.
Thank you!
About Hair We Share
Hair We Share makes custom designed wigs for medical hair loss using donated ponytails and financial contributions.
P.S. Facebook pays all the fundraiser's processing fees for you, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the nonprofit.
P.S. Facebook pays all the fundraiser's processing fees for you, so 100% of your donation goes directly to the nonprofit.
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE RESOURCES
Writing
Reading
Author Platform & Online Presence
Design
Organization & Project Planning
Financial Matters
- Scrivener (writing: drafting and organizing, especially big projects; I use the mac and app versions)
- Evernote (cloud based writing software: drafting and organizing shorter and regular writing like blog posts and newsletters)
Reading
- Li Yun's Bookshop (curated book recommendations; lists organized by theme)
- Audible Plus or Audible Premium Plus (get up to two free audiobooks)
Author Platform & Online Presence
- Weebly (website & hosting)
- NewZenler (hosting courses, workshops, workbooks, and virtual events)
- MailerLite (email service provider)
Design
- Canva (design tool)
- SheBoldStock (stock photos)
Organization & Project Planning
- Passion Planner (physical planner)
- Trello (project management software)
Financial Matters
LI YUN'S NEWSLETTER
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SPECIAL SERIES
Writer Finances
(Personal & Professional)
I know us creative types don’t always like to talk finances, but ask yourself this:
Who is our silence around money actually serving?
I believe it’s beyond time we have more honest, open conversations about the role money plays, and, to be more precise, the role financial (in)stability and (in)security plays in our ability to live the creative lives we crave.
The app and books below have helped me gain that clarity and they might help you too. Some of them tackle personal financial matters while others focus in on financial issues specific to authors.
Who is our silence around money actually serving?
I believe it’s beyond time we have more honest, open conversations about the role money plays, and, to be more precise, the role financial (in)stability and (in)security plays in our ability to live the creative lives we crave.
The app and books below have helped me gain that clarity and they might help you too. Some of them tackle personal financial matters while others focus in on financial issues specific to authors.
Disclaimer: I am not a financial professional or lawyer. The recommendations below are based solely on my own personal experience and should not be taken as specific financial or legal advice for your situation. If you have financial or legal questions, please consult professionals.
App Recommendation (desktop & mobile)
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Book Recommendation
Li Yun's Review
Ignore the meh title -- this book is the personal finance 101 you need in your life. I believe that before you can get a handle on your professional finances, it is key to get a handle on your *personal* finances. I Will Teach You To Be Rich was transformative for my family because the 6-week program was accessible and actionable. We made key changes based on Sethi's advice, and we finally wrapped our heads around our current financial circumstances, financial plans, and financial future. Getting our personal finances under control gave me the mental space to turn my attention to my writing and writing-related finances. |
Additional Book Recommendations
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