by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 One of my many jobs during college was selling ads for a local magazine. My work was straightforward—motivating people to purchase space in a medium they believed would get more return on their investment. Because of our vast circulation, most businesses did benefit from showcasing their…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 Fighting through procrastination, rejection, and failure in writing projects is tough but needed for discovering purposeful success. These obstacles can feel daunting, often leading to self-doubt and discouragement. Yet, by looking at procrastination as an opportunity to regroup and refocus our intentions, we can turn it…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 “And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me. So they said, “Let us rise up and build.” Then they set their hands to this good work.” —Nehemiah 2:18 NKJV In our…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 Considering a transition to full-time freelance editing or currently working in the editing industry? Regardless of your level of experience, being a freelance editor can be a successful and satisfying venture. Whether your focus is on editing books, articles, or various types of content, there are…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 As an author, I’m guilty of flippantly joking about the craziness of creativity. I laugh off the characters in my head, bouts of depression, mood swings, isolation, and the many rejections I face as if it’s to be worn as a badge of honor. Yet, because…

by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 When people ask me what I do, and I tell them I’m an editor and author, I often hear their stories about their ideas for writing a book. Many people believe they have novels inside, and they’re probably right. But most people never act on their…