Why Making Money Writing Should Be Fun
Ben Settle #Writer’s life A good number of copywriters have it good … but email writer Ben Settle has it really good. He gets up early, takes his dog for a walk near his home in the tiny town of Bandon, on the Oregon coast, and sits down at his computer to write one short email. Then he's off to do whatever he wants. Oh, and he makes almost half a million dollars a year. (!!) Ben believes you'll achieve more success by stepping back to enjoy life, rather than by putting your "nose to the grindstone." In the interview granted to Barefoot Writer Executive Editor Mindy McHorse, Ben bares his mind on how making money writing should be fun, and many other things about writing. Enjoy reading the interview. Excerpt: Mindy: As a kid, what did you dream about becoming when you grew up? Ben: When I was really young, I wanted to be a scientist. I'm amazed I didn't accidentally kill myself wh