Hi Writers Digest reader,

To anyone on the outside, I live the typical middle-class life

I drive a minivan, yell at my kids to hurry up, know the baristas at Starbucks, and wave at my neighbors as they mow their lawns.

But my reality is a 20-hour work week a six-figure income

And the freedom to do what I want, where I want, when I want.

Hows that possible? you ask.

Easy Im a writer.

But not just any kind of writer

People hear the word writer and assume you live on rice and beans, have piles of manuscripts under your bed, and wear a lot of black.

Or they ask what youve published, thinking that all writers write books.

But this kind of writing I do its outside the box. None of those stereotypes apply.

In a way, its the opposite of what people think of when they imagine what writers do

Heck, its the opposite of most of the jobs out there these days!

The simple truth is this: The writing I do (which you can do, too), gives you the kind of lifestyle most people dream about

Theres no limit to how much you can earn You can pad your vacation fund with an extra $10K each year, or aim straightaway for a six-figure income

Youre completely in charge of your time You decide when to take a long lunch, or a long vacation

You pick what kind of writing you do Gone are the days where the boss makes you work on something you hate

In short: Its a writing career that sets you up to live life on your own terms.

Think about that for a minute

What could be better?

I asked myself that question years ago and couldnt come up with an answer. Because it was exactly what I wanted in life: To call my own shots and spend my days as I pleased. To not waste away my best years in morning traffic jams and monotone meetings.

I wanted a lifestyle that made it easy to be there for my kids, go on vacation in the off-season, and take long lunches without asking permission.

And as someone whos stared down a big pile of debt I never wanted to worry about my bank account ever again.

The kind of writing I do gave me all that and more.

You should know, Im not the only one at this. The path I followed has been journeyed by hundreds of other writers I know successful writers who decided to grab life by the horns and never settle for less than what they want.

Collectively, we call ourselves Barefoot Writers. Its a little tongue-in-cheek, sure. But when you make your living as a writer, theres no dress code. No need to report to an office.

In short, YOURE FREE of virtually all the obligations most of the working world has to juggle.

You can wear slippers and write cross-legged on the couch. Or write out in the sunshine by the pool, or near the beach.

In the summer, I write from a deck chair by a cluster of zinnias and a gurgling water fountain where doves come to splash. In the winter, I nestle into a big cushy chair and write by the fireplace.

Youre probably wondering, How can I get in on that lifestyle of freedom and opportunity?

Well, Ill tell you

But first, know that you dont need a fancy degree, or years at an internship.

You dont need to uproot your life and family and move across the country.

In fact, its bizarrely easy to become part of our Barefoot Writing World

Really, you just decide its the life for you.

And then, you go for it.

Thats what I did. So I get it deciding is the hardest part. You have to give up those stereotypes I mentioned earlier. And some others, too

Like the idea that you have to work hard to make a great living. As a Barefoot Writer, you can make a great living, enjoy what you do, and have plenty of time to play and relax.

Theres also the belief you have to pay your dues like so many of our parents and our grandparents did. But the truth is nope. Once youre part of the Barefoot Writing World, you get green-lighted over to easy street.

As a Barefoot Writer, you dont have to accept the status quo. You dont have to waste hundreds of hours in commuter traffic. Your time wont get squandered on mundane projects. Your vacation days arent capped at a paltry two weeks.

Once you decide this is the life for you, you can join our group and live the life of a Barefoot Writer.

What does that mean? It means you shun cubicles and embrace white sand beaches. It means youre there for your family when they need you and you dont worry about bill collectors knocking at the door.

And our group? Its called the Barefoot Writer Club.

As a group, we support each others writing aspirations, help one another climb higher and earn more, and kick up our heels to have a great time when we get together.

Heres the catch, though. We dont let just anyone join our club. You need to have an interest in writing, obviously. Just a small one (if you can write an email, youll fit right in).

You also need to believe that life is better outside the box (or outside the cubicle). You need to feel comfortable with the idea of going for what you really want in life, and getting it.

If you get the green light to join our club, heres what we give you to start:

After being part of the Barefoot Writing World for so long, I cant imagine ever having to conform to a typical, limited way of life.

Sure, that way of life works for other people, and theyre happy, and thats just fine.

This writers lifestyle this secret, unique approach to going after what you want in life and getting it will only work for you if youre ready to experience what true life freedom can mean.

Ready to join us in the Barefoot Writing world? Go here.

To your life success,

Mindy McHorse
Executive Editor
Barefoot Writer

P.S. The Barefoot Writer lifestyle goes WAY beyond escaping cubicles and not having to wear shiny shoes and business suits. As Barefoot Writers, we also enjoy:

Click here to discover more about life as a Barefoot Writer.

P.P.S. One more thing if you join us before June 28th, well gift you a FREE guide that gives you a head start on the type of profitable writing we do: The Smart Start Copywriting Program worth $129 but yours at absolutely no charge as a THANK YOU for becoming a fellow member of the Barefoot Writing World! Join us here.

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