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Miranda Marquit
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Write and podcast about money on the internet. Love camping and travel. MirandaMarquit.com

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Do you have freelance writing burnout? I've been there. Here are some things you can do to get through it and emerge on the other side.
3 Tips for Battling Freelance Writing Burnout [Video]
Do you have freelance writing burnout? This week's video offers you 3 tips you can use when trying to power through burnout.
mirandamarquit.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Do you wish you could travel more? Do your finances get in the way of seeing more of the world?
How to Create a Travel Fund: Your Guide to Seeing More of the World
Do you wish you could travel more? Do your finances get in the way of seeing more of the world? A travel fund can help you create an ongoing source of money to use for adventures. Here's what you need to know about setting up, building, and maintaining a travel fund.
mirandamarquit.gumroad.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Sometimes it’s okay just to do something because you enjoy it and not because it makes you money.
Should you bust your butt to maximize your earning potential?
No, you don't have to be "productive" all the time
itdoesntmakecents.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Claim a home office tax deduction for the space used for your business.
Home Office Tax Deduction: The Basics
Claim a home office tax deduction for the space used as your home office. You might be surprised at how easy it is to save money.
mirandamarquit.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This course will help you learn how to scale your efforts and add other revenue-producing projects to your business portfolio.
Business Aspects of Freelancing: Advanced Topics for your Writing Business
Maybe you're already doing just fine as a writer but wondering how to tackle business aspects. This course will help you learn how to scale your efforts and add other revenue-producing projects to your business portfolio.Module 1: Branding yourselfDefine your freelancer brand across platformsCreate an effective freelancer bio that attracts more clientsHow to leverage social media to connect with clients and build your brandTips for creating a compelling websiteHow to get out there more, attracting more clients and others to your projectsModule 2: Classifying your business with the IRSHow to decide on a business classificationComparing an LLC vs. S-CorpUsing an S-Corp for your taxes, even while remaining an LLCModule 3: Manage payroll and accountingHow to set up payroll for yourself (and why it's a good idea)Tips for learning about your state's requirementsWhat you need to know about hiring an accountant or payroll specialistModule 4: How to hire for your businessHow to know when it's time to hire help for your businessChoosing between contractors and employeesUsing a VA to grow your business and handle mundane tasksHow subcontracting works and when it can help you scale your businessModule 5: Create a systemBenefits to using systems to scale your business, earning more while working lessHow to set up a good system that works for youStep-by-step examples of how to set up different systems for your freelancing businessTips for applying systems to your personal life so you can optimize other aspects of your time and energyModule 6: Expand your empireHow to decide to diversify your offeringsDifferent opportunities for expanding your offeringsWhen it makes sense to partner with others on business projectsHow to find the right partners and set up systems to manage that work
freelanceacademy.gumroad.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Moving to a low-cost area could save you money, but will it cost your sanity?
Are you stupid if you live in a high-cost area?
Moving to a low-cost area could save you money, but will it cost your sanity?
itdoesntmakecents.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Business tax deductions can go a long way toward helping you reduce your liability.
Home Business Tax Deductions for Year-End Planning
Home business tax deductions can reduce how much you owe on your taxes, even though they don't represent a dollar-for-dollar discount.
mirandamarquit.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Reposted by Miranda Marquit
The first step is to be informed. The next is to do our best to make sure others are informed as well - armed with data, facts, science. Finally, we must be prepared to ACT - to sacrifice as we’ve never sacrificed before, to step outside of our comfort zones. To join others to amplify our voices!
December 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Maybe you're already doing just fine as a writer but wondering how to tackle business aspects. 
Business Aspects of Freelancing: Advanced Topics for your Writing Business
Maybe you're already doing just fine as a writer but wondering how to tackle business aspects. This course will help you learn how to scale your efforts and add other revenue-producing projects to your business portfolio.Module 1: Branding yourselfDefine your freelancer brand across platformsCreate an effective freelancer bio that attracts more clientsHow to leverage social media to connect with clients and build your brandTips for creating a compelling websiteHow to get out there more, attracting more clients and others to your projectsModule 2: Classifying your business with the IRSHow to decide on a business classificationComparing an LLC vs. S-CorpUsing an S-Corp for your taxes, even while remaining an LLCModule 3: Manage payroll and accountingHow to set up payroll for yourself (and why it's a good idea)Tips for learning about your state's requirementsWhat you need to know about hiring an accountant or payroll specialistModule 4: How to hire for your businessHow to know when it's time to hire help for your businessChoosing between contractors and employeesUsing a VA to grow your business and handle mundane tasksHow subcontracting works and when it can help you scale your businessModule 5: Create a systemBenefits to using systems to scale your business, earning more while working lessHow to set up a good system that works for youStep-by-step examples of how to set up different systems for your freelancing businessTips for applying systems to your personal life so you can optimize other aspects of your time and energyModule 6: Expand your empireHow to decide to diversify your offeringsDifferent opportunities for expanding your offeringsWhen it makes sense to partner with others on business projectsHow to find the right partners and set up systems to manage that work
freelanceacademy.gumroad.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Is buying a home the American Dream, or is owning a home making you house poor?
We’re reframing the rent vs. buy debate
Is buying a home the American Dream, or is owning a home making you house poor?
itdoesntmakecents.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If you want to put your money to work for you, consider income investing to provide you with a regular revenue stream.
A Basic Look at Income Investing
Income investing offers you a chance to build a portfolio that provides you with regular income from your money.
mirandamarquit.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We'll guide you through the next steps so you can replace your day job with the freedom and flexibility of freelancing.
Intermediate Freelance Writing Course: Turn Your Writing Side Hustle into a Freelance Business
This course will take you to the next level if you've already started earning money as a freelance writer. We'll guide you through the next steps so you can replace your day job with the freedom and flexibility of freelancing.Module 1: How to run your business like a businessCreating contracts (we've got a template for you)Manage your taxesMake sure you get paid – including tips for making it a seamless transactionModule 2: What editors wantSetting the right goals as a freelancerWhen to push back on client requests (and how to do it without losing the gig)Real-life examples of how to deal with tricky client situationsTips for setting health boundariesYour complete guide to pitchingHow to protect yourselfModule 3: Transition to writing full-timeJuggling your freelancing with a jobHow to know when it's time to go full-timePractical tips for making the transition as smooth as possibleModule 4: Interviewing sourcesHow to handle different types of interviewsUnderstanding what makes a good sourceTools for recording and transcribing interviewsBest practices to follow when interviewing sourcesModule 5: Maximizing your incomeUsing expertise and niches to boost your ratesEstablishing good habits to better leverage your timeOvercoming writer's blockManaging productivity, so you're at your peak more oftenReal-life scenarios and examples of how to effectively raise your freelance ratesModule 6: Useful freelance business toolsUse this module to learn more about the tools available to improve your productivity and make your life easier as you manage your freelance business.
freelanceacademy.gumroad.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Are you destroying Western civilization if you don't procreate?
Having children? In THIS economy?
Are you destroying Western civilization if you don't procreate?
itdoesntmakecents.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Are you making investing more complex than it needs to be? Let's simplify.
Does Investing Really Need to Be Complex?
One of the reasons people don't get involved with investing is because they make it more complex than it has to be.
mirandamarquit.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A sovereign citizen just wandered in here and my God. Iykyk. My poor baby doll who is trying to understand is dying here and omg
December 4, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I’m salty and fighting with everyone and rapidly running out of fucks.
December 4, 2025 at 5:40 AM
You don’t HAVE to quit your 9-to-5 to have a good life and build wealth.
It’s ok to keep your 9-to-5
Full-time entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone
itdoesntmakecents.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Do you have freelance writing burnout? I've been there. Here are some things you can do to get through it and emerge on the other side.
3 Tips for Battling Freelance Writing Burnout [Video]
Do you have freelance writing burnout? This week's video offers you 3 tips you can use when trying to power through burnout.
mirandamarquit.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This ebook will take you step-by-step through understanding your "why" and figuring out how to prioritize your finances so your money resources are working for you. 
How to Set Your Financial Priorities: Direct Your Money Resources and Design the Life You Want
Frustrated because you never seem to have the money for the things you want? Too often, we spend mindlessly, without checking to see with what we purchase aligns with our values. This ebook will take you step-by-step through understanding your "why" and figuring out how to prioritize your finances so your money resources are working for you. Includes brainstorming exercises and ideas for re-learning how to think about your money.
mirandamarquit.gumroad.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
it’s okay just to do something because you enjoy it and not because it makes you money.
Should you bust your butt to maximize your earning potential?
No, you don't have to be "productive" all the time
itdoesntmakecents.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Claim a home office tax deduction for the space used for your business.
Home Office Tax Deduction: The Basics
Claim a home office tax deduction for the space used as your home office. You might be surprised at how easy it is to save money.
mirandamarquit.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A travel fund can help you create an ongoing source of money to use for adventures. Here's what you need to know about setting up, building, and maintaining a travel fund.
How to Create a Travel Fund: Your Guide to Seeing More of the World
Do you wish you could travel more? Do your finances get in the way of seeing more of the world? A travel fund can help you create an ongoing source of money to use for adventures. Here's what you need to know about setting up, building, and maintaining a travel fund.
mirandamarquit.gumroad.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Moving to a low-cost area could save you money, but will it cost your sanity?
Are you stupid if you live in a high-cost area?
Moving to a low-cost area could save you money, but will it cost your sanity?
itdoesntmakecents.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Business tax deductions can go a long way toward helping you reduce your liability.
Home Business Tax Deductions for Year-End Planning
Home business tax deductions can reduce how much you owe on your taxes, even though they don't represent a dollar-for-dollar discount.
mirandamarquit.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM