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# Rebekah Moan

Ghostwriter and content writer helping therapists and mission-driven organizations attract clients through clear, compelling content.

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/blog/)
- [Why Is My Therapist Website Getting Traffic but No Calls?](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2026/07/07/why-is-my-therapist-website-getting-traffic-but-no-calls/) - It's a common problem among therapists (and all small business owners): Your website is getting visitors. Google Analytics or some other backend analytics service shows people are finding you and are spending some time on your website. So why isn't your phone ringing/email inbox flooded? It's an incredibly frustrating problem because you've invested time and money
- [Can AI Write Therapy Blog Posts?](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2026/06/07/can-ai-write-therapy-blog-posts/) - I'm a part of a therapy practitioner Facebook group because they graciously let me join even though I'm not a therapist (#ghostwriterfortherapists). One of the therapists said she uses AI to write her therapy blogs and it's helped with her practice. While initially that may seem like a good idea, it's not helpful in the
- [Is it Illegal (or Unethical) to Hire a Ghostwriter?](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2026/05/07/is-it-illegal-to-hire-a-ghostwriter/) - A lot of people wonder, "Is it illegal or unethical to hire a ghostwriter?" The answer is: No. Hiring someone else to write content and then publishing it under your own name is a common, standard, legally recognized practice in publishing, marketing, and business. Here's why. Why it's Legal, and Ethical, to Hire a Ghostwriter
- [Your Ideas Deserve to Exist Outside Your Head](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2026/04/07/your-ideas-deserve-to-exist-outside-your-head/) - As a ghostwriter for therapists, my clients usually have more ideas than they know what to do with. They track patterns across client sessions and frequently think, "I wish more people knew this." They write down the notes on their phones, a half-finished Google doc, a blog draft they mean to come back to. But
- [You’re a Good Writer. You Just Don’t Have Time.](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2026/03/07/youre-a-good-writer-you-just-dont-have-time/) - As a ghostwriter for therapists, most of my clients don't struggle with writing (although some do). Most of them love to write. They’re thoughtful, articulate, and deeply attuned to language. They can write a beautiful, nuanced paragraph piece about grief or attachment or trauma but most of the time that piece only exists in their
- [Ghostwriting for Therapists: How Professional Writing Helps Your Practice Grow](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2026/01/07/ghostwriting-for-therapists-how-professional-writing-helps-your-practice-grow/) - Therapists spend their days listening carefully, choosing words thoughtfully, and helping people express what they’re feeling. Yet when it comes to writing for their own websites or blogs, many feel stuck. The irony is that clear, compassionate writing is one of the most effective ways to attract the right clients and build a thriving private
- [When the Words Work: How One Therapist’s Article Became an “Essential Read” on Psychology Today](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2026/02/07/when-the-words-work-how-one-therapists-article-became-an-essential-read-on-psychology-today/) - Several months ago, a therapist reached out to me as a ghostwriter for therapists with a familiar concern: “I have so much I want to say, I love to write, but I don't have time to sit down and do it.” She had years of experience, deep compassion for her clients, and a clear philosophy about
- [How a Ghostwriter Can Help Therapists Reach the Clients Who Need Them Most](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2025/12/07/how-a-ghostwriter-can-help-therapists-reach-the-clients-who-need-them-most/) - I am a huge fan of therapy. It's changed my life tremendously and I've seen the power it has for other people as well. But how exactly do you convey that? How do you show people (and maybe tell them) their entire life can be different and better? Many therapists struggle with this "selling" aspect
- [The Hidden Marketing Superpower Most Therapists Overlook](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2025/11/07/the-hidden-marketing-superpower-most-therapists-overlook/) - Everyone (including potential clients) wants to work with people they click with. They want to get along. The trouble is, you can't create that kind of resonance from a bare-bones website.
- [Why Psychotherapists Need a Ghostwriter (and How It Can Grow Your Practice)](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2025/10/07/why-psychotherapists-need-a-ghostwriter-and-how-it-can-grow-your-practice/) - As a therapist, you want to help people heal and grow, not write web copy. But in today’s world, your words online matter just as much as the words you speak in your sessions
- [The SEO Secret: Why Therapists Need to Think Like Their Clients](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2025/09/07/why-therapists-need-to-think-like-clients/) - When you create content that reflects what your ideal clients are actually typing into the search bar, you increase your chances of showing up in their results.
- [Why Every Therapist Needs a Blog](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2025/08/07/why-every-therapist-needs-a-blog/) - How do you stand out as a therapist? As a ghostwriter for therapists, I can tell you how you stand out: You need a blog. "
- [Can I Just Have ChatGPT Write My Blog Posts?](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2025/06/07/can-i-have-chatgpt-write-blogposts/) - As a ghostwriter for therapists and a freelance marketing content writer, a question I'm getting a lot is, "Can I just have ChatGPT write my blog posts?" The answer, of course, is you can, but think about what you're getting: something that sounds like ChatGPT wrote it, and something that's interchangeable for anyone else's blog.
- [Why Your Therapist Website Matters](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2025/05/07/why-your-therapist-website-matters/) - Your website can be a place of healing. You don't have to give content away for free. You can create courses on inner child work, healing from trauma, and more.
- [And Then There's a Bloom](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2025/03/07/and-then-theres-a-bloom-2/) - As a Bay Area freelance journalist and a ghostwriter for therapists, I notice that progress is not usually linear but rather happens in bursts and often when we least expect it. For instance, I ghostwrote a book for a therapist client and we pitched it to various publishers. The process has been at least a
- [Maybe It's Not Time Yet](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2025/01/07/maybe-its-not-time-yet/) - It's true in romances and finances: Timing is everything. I've been in business as a freelance journalist, ghostwriter, and marketing content writer long enough that I've had people circle back to me about working together. Maybe they reached out because there was initial interest but when they looked at their budget or their availability, they
- [Should You Still Have a Blog?](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2024/11/07/should-you-still-have-a-blog/) - The other day I had tea with a friend and she asked half-jokingly, "Should you still have a blog?" The short answer is yes, you should still have a blog.
- [How to Hire a Ghostwriter](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2024/10/07/how-to-hire-a-ghostwriter/) - You have a book (or a blog) idea burning inside, waiting to get out. You've accepted you need a ghostwriter. The question becomes, "How to hire a ghostwriter?"
- [How 3 Months of Working With a Ghostwriter Boosted Business](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2024/09/07/working-with-a-ghostwriter/) - When Anna (name changed to protect her identity) started working as a psychologist in the South, business boomed because she took insurance. She constantly had people reaching out to her but she realized she wanted to break free from the confines of insurance companies. As you may or may not know, there are certain rules
- [The Difference Between a Copywriter and a Ghostwriter](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2024/08/07/copywriter-vs-ghostwriter/) - A copywriter is someone (like me!) who writes content for your website and ensures that it sounds snappy and appealing. A ghostwriter won’t claim credit for their work, show it in their portfolio, and they’re trying to sound like their client (you).
- [Is it Ethical to Hire a Ghostwriter?](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2024/07/07/is-it-ethical-to-hire-a-ghostwriter/) - As a ghostwriter for therapists, people often wonder, “Is it ethical to hire a ghostwriter? Isn’t that like cheating or plagiarizing?” The short answer is yes.
- [Don't Pour Arsenic on Your Dreams](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2024/06/07/dont-pour-arsenic-on-your-dreams/) - Sometimes I suffer from "chicken little syndrome." For the unfamiliar, it's a children's story where a chicken believes the sky is falling because an acorn fell on her head. The chicken then goes around to a bunch of other animals and tells them, “The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” As a marketing content
- [Business Isn't Really About Business](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2024/05/07/business-isnt-really-about-business/) - Is business ever really about business? s a Bay Area freelance journalist, marketing content writer, and ghostwriter for therapists, I've learned it's not.
- [All Delays are Beneficial](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2024/02/07/all-delays-are-beneficial/) - As a Bay Area freelance journalist, I don't like delays. It's the bane of my existence waiting for people to get back to me. "I have a deadline, people! Get a move on!" But I'm coming to realize something spiritual teacher Tosha Silver says frequently: "All delays are beneficial." My impatient self cringes hearing that
- [How to Feel Worthy Regardless of Your Productivity](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2024/04/02/how-to-feel-worthy-regardless-of-your-productivity/) - I was privileged to be on Shanne Boss's "Rewilded Leader" podcast recently. We talked about my journey to becoming a marketing content writer, ghostwriter for therapists, and someone who offers SEO blog writing services. In addition to my genesis story, I shared all my tips and tricks for feeling productive even if you aren't able
- [Trust the Nudges](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2024/04/07/trust-the-nudges/) - Being a freelance marketing content writer who offers SEO blog writing services and a case study writing service is a good fit. But where do you find the work?
- [Don't Go Chasing Turkeys](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2024/03/07/dont-go-chasing-turkeys/) - When I was a freshman in college, I was so desperate to make friends I sat with random people in the cafeteria and tried to make small talk. It didn't go well, as I'm sure you can imagine. I am equal parts embarrassed and proud of young me. Embarrassed because you could practically see the
- [Master of One](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2024/01/07/master-of-one/) - Last month I wrote about how December is usually a slow month for me and that I just needed to wait for everything to change. If I had patience, I was sure January would be different. Sure enough, January arrived and I've been flooded with work. Everyone seems to remember I exist! It's a great
- [Just Wait](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2023/12/07/just-wait/) - I've been in business as a freelance writer for therapists for a while now -- long enough to notice some trends. As much as I wish business was consistent, it's not. Some months are slower than others. While this is the busiest time of the year for some industries, it's not for me. People don't
- [How to Find Your Genius](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2023/11/07/how-to-find-your-genius/) - I was on a Zoom call the other week with a woman who started crying when I told her about my journey to becoming a ghostwriter for therapists. It seems only fitting to share it here because November is the anniversary of when I first started this business. I was working as a Bay Area
- [Moving with Joy During the Apocalypse](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2023/10/07/moving-with-joy-during-the-apocalypse/) - Perhaps it seems strange to talk about joy when there's so much violence and heartbreak in the world but I'd argue joy is even more important in times like these. When we are in joy, we can approach situations from a different perspective. It reminds me of a Rumi quote I love, “Move, but don’t move
- [Are You Dreaming? Or Delusional?](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2023/09/07/are-you-dreaming-or-delusional/) - I spend a lot of time thinking about dreams, both my own and other people's. It goes along with being a writer. As a freelance journalist, I write about other people's dreams all the time. As a novelist, I have a dream I'd like to come true. And as a ghostwriter for therapists, sometimes I
- [The Two Minutes It Takes To Read This Will Change Your Mind Forever](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2023/08/07/the-two-minutes-it-takes-to-read-this-will-change-your-mind-forever/) - One of the biggest obstacles people have when thinking about hiring a freelance ghostwriter is they're scared of putting themselves out there. They say to me, "Rebekah, what if people judge me? What if they say mean things?" I get it. It can be scary to broadcast your thoughts to the world because what if
- [Freelance Ghostwriter and Editor: Elevating Your Content and Presence](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2023/02/07/freelance-ghostwriter-and-editor-elevating-your-content-and-presence/) - In the fast-paced world of writing, carving out time to craft engaging and impactful content can be a challenge, especially for those with demanding professions. If you're a busy professional seeking to stand out in your field, partnering with a freelance ghostwriter and editor can be your secret weapon. Someone like Rebekah Moan, with her
- [The Weirdest Thing Anyone’s Asked about My Business](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2023/04/07/the-weirdest-thing-anyones-asked-about-my-business/) - Normally when I tell people I'm a ghostwriter for therapists, they either don't know what a ghostwriter is, or they wonder how that works specifically for therapists. (If that's you, read my post about ghostwriting and check out my FAQs.) However, one time someone asked me in jest, "Do you write about ghosts?" This person
- [Growing Your Comfort Zone](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2023/07/07/growing-your-comfort-zone/) - Do you ever find you're cruising right along, doing your thing, feeling like you have a handle on life, and then bam! The universe says, "No, it's time to grow"? That's me right now. I've worked as a journalist since 2006 but most of my stories have been simple -- interview a few people, do
- [What Motivates Me as a Ghostwriter for Therapists](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2023/06/07/what-motivates-me-as-a-ghostwriter-for-therapists/) - Fear. Stress. Money. Prestige. Love. These are all motivators for people but I find my biggest source of motivation (and inspiration) is service. This applies to not only my work as a ghostwriter for therapists, but also as a freelance journalist, a content writer for small businesses, and a novelist. The work I love doing,
- [Should You Hire a Ghostwriter?](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2023/05/07/should-you-hire-a-ghostwriter/) - Many therapists are in a position where they have a wealth of wisdom to share but limited time and space to share it. They can only see a certain number of clients a day but have a desire to help as many people as possible. What's the solution? Cram as many people into their schedule
- [How I Got Started as a Ghostwriter for Therapists](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2022/09/07/how-i-got-started-as-a-ghostwriter-for-therapists/) - My mom tells a story about how when I was young, in preschool perhaps, we drove in the car with my aunt. Chilling in the backseat, I peppered my mom with question after question (as young children do). My mom answered every single one and my aunt replied, "Wow, you're patient with her." Instead of
- [Be Ready](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2023/03/07/be-ready-2/) - A friend of mine struggled for years with her career. Despite her stellar qualifications, she struggled to find work, and when she did, she felt a little unrecognized. She advanced, but for the most part, work was just fine. Not terrible, but not great either. Then she moved back to her hometown and suddenly everything
- [Everything Changed When. . .](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2022/08/07/everything-changed-when/) - If you're anything like me, people constantly want to give you advice. They're quick to tell you how you can improve your life, whether that's building your business, transforming your body, or creating an ideal romantic relationship. There are millions, if not billions, of advice books in the world because people are convinced they know
- [Pay Writers What They're Worth](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2022/07/07/pay-writers-what-theyre-worth/) - There's a lot of exploitation in my industry. There are many individuals and businesses that want to pay writers what amounts to essentially minimum wage (or less). They think $42 for a 1,000-word piece is reasonable (it's not). Do you know how long it takes to physically write 1,000 words? Hours. Plural. And that's just
- [What I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2022/06/07/what-i-wish-i-knew-10-years-ago/) - I was in Las Vegas recently for a bachelorette party and one of our Uber drivers was a real character. He spun a tale about how his father was a Russian assassin that met his mother while on the job and she didn't find out until after she was pregnant that he was not exclusively
- [3 Worries People Have About Ghostwriting](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2022/05/07/3-worries-people-have-about-ghostwriting/) - I've worked as a ghostwriter for therapists and other mental health providers for a while now and I've noticed there are a few fears that come up regularly. If you're considering hiring a ghostwriter, but you're a little nervous about it, keep reading. "Wouldn't it be better if I wrote it myself?" Sometimes people think
- [Maybe It's You](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2022/04/07/maybe-its-you/) - I wrote a novel recently -- my first ever -- and sent it off to 50+ agents, confident someone would snatch it up immediately. After all, I'm already a professional writer so why wouldn't someone want to sign me? When the first few agents either didn't respond or said, "No thanks," my spirits remained high
- [Specificity is the Gateway to Universality](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2022/03/07/specificity-is-the-gateway-to-universality/) - Recently, someone asked me how I keep content such as articles, case studies, and blogs interesting, particularly if I've written on the topic a bajillion times. My response was, "The human element." People want to read about themselves. We are endlessly fascinated by the behaviors of others, either because they mimic our own or are
- [To Succeed, Think . . . Negatively](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2022/02/07/to-succeed-think-negatively/) - In the U.S., we hear all the time about the power of positive thinking. "Visualize what you want and you'll get it!" We have numerous anecdotes backing this up, like Jim Carrey who wrote himself a $10 million check in 1985 for "acting services rendered" and post-dated it 10 years ahead. Lo and behold, in
- [You Are Not Meant for Everyone](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2022/01/07/you-are-not-meant-for-everyone/) - A friend texted me the other day, worried about money. She functions essentially like an independent contractor and because her company hired a bunch of new people, she expressed concern that fewer clients would want to work with her because now there's more competition. I get that. Sometimes I feel the same way. With so
- [Being an Old Soul in Business](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2021/12/07/being-an-old-soul-in-business/) - All my life people have told me I'm an old soul, meaning someone who is wise beyond their years, highly sensitive, and empathic. I use that wisdom, sensitivity, and empathy in all my relationships, including business ones, which explains why people like working with me. And at the same time, being an old soul means
- [Renee: A Client Success Story](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2021/11/07/renee-a-client-success-story/) - When I first met Renee (name changed to protect her identity), she told me her therapy business was in a good place so she wasn't interested in attracting new patients. Instead, what she really wanted was to express herself. To get her voice out there. She wanted to reach more people than she otherwise could
- [How to Tackle Something New](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2021/10/07/how-to-tackle-something-new/) - A few years ago I lamented to a friend that at my age it's rare to experience something completely new -- not because I've experienced everything possible, but rather because most things will remind me of something else. For instance, visiting a foreign country will remind me of another foreign country or even a part
- [Why I’m Better than AI](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2021/09/07/why-im-better-than-ai/) - Recently, a friend introduced me to copy.ai, which is an artificial intelligence (AI) website that writes marketing material. When I first looked through the website, my stomach dropped. My initial thought was, “AI is going to put me out of a job!” I’m sure many people have that fear and in fact is a news
- [Why You Want to Work with Me](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2021/08/07/why-you-want-to-work-with-me/) - The other week, a client emailed me and said, “You could call your business ‘Beyond Words’ because you offer so much more than writing blogposts.” I blushed reading that – and told her I appreciated her comment – but it also got me thinking. Why would she say that? And also, what else is it
- [Business is Like the Bus](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2021/07/07/business-is-like-the-bus/) - The other week I saw a meme that stopped me in my tracks: "Business opportunities are like buses -- there will be another one in 15 minutes." As someone who historically operated from a scarcity mindset, that's not how business has felt to me. Very often I pounced on whatever opportunity came my way because
- [What I Love about Ghostwriting](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2021/06/07/what-i-love-about-ghostwriting/) - Not only am I a ghostwriter for therapists and other busy professionals, I'm also a content writer for small businesses plus a freelance journalist. That's a lot of hats for one person to wear! I often joke around and say I'm a Jill of all trades because of how multifaceted I am when it comes
- [Why the Origin of the Word ‘Entrepreneur’ Matters](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2021/05/07/why-the-origin-of-the-word-entrepreneur-matters/) - First and foremost, it wasn’t until recently that I started thinking of myself as an entrepreneur, and even now I feel a little uncomfortable with the term. I wasn’t an enterprising little girl – I didn’t sell lemonade to my neighbors. I didn’t dream about being my own boss. I had zero aspirations to run
- [What do ghostwriters *do*?](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2021/04/07/what-do-ghostwriters-do/) - As a ghostwriter for therapists and other busy professionals, I get these two questions a lot: "What do ghostwriters do? And how do you work?" I figured I would take a moment to answer those questions. What is ghostwriting? First things first. What is ghostwriting? When I'm feeling quippy, I say ghostwriting is where I do
- [The Importance of Telling the Truth](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2021/03/07/the-importance-of-telling-the-truth/) - I keep thinking about Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah. When asked why she decided to give the interview, she said it was to tell the truth. Telling the truth, living in reality, releases a person of burden. It's so cumbersome to tell a lie because you have to remember what you said and to who.
- [The Two Schools of Writing Thought](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2021/02/07/the-two-schools-of-writing-thought/) - As you might have guessed, I do a LOT of writing. Not only am I a freelance content writer and a ghostwriter for therapists and other busy professionals, I also write for fun! I have a blog called "Another World is Probable" that I post in every week and I wrote a novel! Some days
- [Having a Business Requires Faith](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/12/07/having-a-business-requires-faith/) - When I first started my business as a freelance content writer and freelance ghostwriter, I had no idea it would be such an exercise in faith on pretty much every level. I've worked as a freelance journalist since 2013 but didn't want to commit to it full time because it seemed so scary. "What? My
- [You Can Say No](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2021/01/07/you-can-say-no/) - In December, someone I went to high school with sent an email with lessons she learned in 2020. One of them was, "You can say no to work." She explained that if a business proposal doesn't excite her, if the project doesn't grab her right away, she learned the entire project will be a drag.
- [The Importance of Patience](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/11/07/the-importance-of-patience/) - In my last post, I talked about how business can be like the moon in that it ebbs and flows. Related to that concept is patience because patience is required during the ebb periods, at least for me. And as much as I'd like to say patience comes easily for me, it does not. I
- [How Business Can Be Like the Moon](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/10/07/business-like-the-moon/) - I've worked in the news industry -- both as a freelance journalist and a staff writer -- for the past 14 years. One of the things that's unique in the journalism world is deadlines are sacrosanct. This is for numerous reasons. For one, news is fast moving so if you don't publish as soon as
- [Go Your Own Way](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/09/11/go-your-own-way/) - I have to admit, when I hear "Go your own way" I immediately start singing the Fleetwood Mac song. Not that this post is about being in love with someone who wants to avoid emotional intimacy. No, this post is quite literally about going your own way, or marching to the beat of your own
- [How to Take a Vacation as a Solopreneur](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/08/07/how-to-take-a-vacation-as-a-solopreneur/) - I'm one of those people who finds it hard to rest. I'm much more comfortable being busy and juggling multiple tasks. When I have downtime, I find myself becoming bored easily. However, I know breaks, and a vacation, are crucial to avoid burnout. As an Oakland, CA, freelance content writer and ghostwriter, I'm a one-woman
- [How to Conduct Business During a Pandemic](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/03/13/how-to-conduct-business-during-a-pandemic/) - First off, I want to say I'm writing this article for me. Primarily I want to know how to conduct business during a pandemic. I also want to acknowledge here for some people they won't be able to conduct business. If someone makes a living that requires in-person contact, a cuddle therapist for instance, they
- [Maybe You're Blue Because. . .](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/07/10/maybe-youre-blue-because/) - What's funny about life right now is I'm bored despite having have plenty to do. My days are filled with content writing, ghostwriting, interviewing, researching. I also have free time to watch Netflix, read books, and talk on the phone. In the evenings I'm on Zoom calls, taking yoga classes, and meditating with friends. But
- [How You Contribute Has Value](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/06/12/how-you-contribute-has-value/) - A version of this post originally appeared on my blog Another World is Probable. About a month ago I wrote a post about being the kind of people we want others to be. I mentioned the peace prayer, which is often mistakenly called the St. Francis prayer. I linked to a couple of stories of
- [Do What You Love and the Money Will Follow](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/05/22/do-what-you-love-and-the-money-will-follow/) - I can't tell you how many times I've heard the expression, "Do what you love and the money will follow." If I had a dollar for every time someone said that to me, I'd have enough money to pay my rent, at the very least. (I live in the San Francisco Bay Area so rent
- [How to Sell During COVID-19](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/05/01/how-to-sell-during-covid-19/) - I have an Instagram page where I post quotes from the novel I wrote, books I’m reading, funny memes, that sort of thing. Because I list myself as an author, I receive solicitations from people who want to sell me consulting services or offer me tools that I could use to promote my book (if
- [Still One Day at a Time](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/04/17/still-one-day-at-a-time/) - Last night I started to spiral as I thought about how much longer this quarantine could last. A year? A year and a half? Even typing that my heart starts to beat faster and my stomach clenches in anxiety. I can’t go there. If I start thinking too far into the future I sink into
- [The "Shoulds" and "Shouldn'ts" of COVID-19](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/03/27/the-shoulds-and-shouldnts-of-covid-19/) - Right now I’m hearing a lot of shoulds and shouldn’ts circulating about how to act, respond, or work during this pandemic. “Now is the time to do all the things you didn’t have the time to do!” “Move your business online!” “Use Zoom for all the things you need!” “Contact every client you’ve ever worked
- [Working During COVID-19](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/03/20/working-during-covid-19/) - I don't have to tell you life is different now. None of us will come out of this experience the same. We can't predict what life will look like days, weeks, or months from now, but in this moment as we're trying to establish some semblance of normalcy, what does work look like? Below are
- [How to Keep Content Coming](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/03/06/how-to-keep-content-coming/) - As an Oakland, CA freelance content writer, I do a LOT of writing. A LOT. I write for myself, I write for clients, and I write for fun! How do I consistently come up with things to write about, which as I mentioned in a previous post, is crucial for success? Magic! Just kidding. The
- [5 Tips to Create Consistency](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/02/28/5-tips-to-create-consistency/) - 5 Tips to Create Consistency In my post from last week, I wrote about why consistency is crucial. Consistency breeds success for all the reasons I've already mentioned. So how do you do it? How do you become more consistent? What follows are five tips culled from business maven Marie Forleo. 1.) Keep the why
- [The Secret to a Successful Business](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/01/31/the-secret-to-a-successful-business/) - The reality is I haven't been in business long enough to have any clout to reveal the secret to a successful business, BUT there are some things I'm noticing right out of the gate. AND I've been talking to other people who have been in business way longer than me. The following is what I/we
- [Why Consistency is Crucial](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/02/21/why-consistency-is-crucial/) - The way people often work is they get super excited about a new idea and then spring into action. They churn out podcasts or blogposts. They start doing a million things because they're fired up. And then they burn out. They get tired. Writing a blogpost sounds boring. Mustering up motivation is hard. Maybe they
- [Everything Has Its Own Timing](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/02/14/everything-has-its-own-timing/) - One of the most frustrating parts for me about running my own business, and really if I'm honest, life in general, is how long things take. I'm the type of person who zooms off like a rocket after the word “go.” Coming from my journalism background, I'm used to ceaseless deadlines and a swift pace.
- [Why You Should Have a Blog](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2019/11/20/why-you-should-have-a-blog/) - So you started your own business. Great! Now what? How will people find you? Will it be a magic, mind-melding thing where they'll just know and stumble upon you? Maybe! Or will it be a Google, internet, SEO thing? And what does that mean anyway? So many questions . . . Let's break it down.
- [Why You Should Have a Blog Part 2](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2019/11/30/why-you-should-have-a-blog-part-2/) - Welcome to part two of "Why You Should Have a Blog." (If you missed part one, check it out.) As I've mentioned, having a blog is essential for your ranking on search engines and search engines are often how people find things these day. Let's talk some more about how blogging helps with that process.
- [An Example of Ghostwriting for Therapists](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/01/24/an-example-of-ghostwriting-for-therapists/) - One of my specialties is ghostwriting for therapists, whether that's blogs or books. Today I wanted to showcase an example of that work. As a disclaimer, I am NOT a licensed therapist so please don't hold me liable for your mental health care. My work as a ghostwriter is to serve busy professionals who don't
- [An Example of Storytelling in Business](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/01/17/an-example-of-storytelling-in-business/) - In a previous post, I wrote about the importance of storytelling in business. What follows is an example of the sort of piece I'd like to write for alternative health practitioners. If you like what you see, contact me about working together. Using Network Spinal Analysis to Heal Emotional Trauma When Lana H. used to
- [More on Synchronicity](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/01/10/more-on-synchronicity/) - In my last post, I wrote that what you're looking for is looking for you. Today I had affirmation of that. I called a woman to interview her for a project I'm working on and she asked me if I'm a professional writer (I was calling on behalf of another business). I answered affirmatively and
- [What You're Looking for is Looking for You](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2020/01/03/what-youre-looking-for-is-looking-for-you/) - In previous posts I gave practical advice about how to grow your web traffic -- specifically blogging and the importance of storytelling, but I also provided tips for writing better. Today's post is a pep talk. There comes a time in every person's life (whether they're entrepreneurs or not) where they feel discouraged. "Will I ever find
- [The Importance of Storytelling in Business](https://www.rebekahmoan.com/2019/12/06/the-importance-of-storytelling-in-business/) - Now that we've established why you should have a blog (check out part one and part two), let's talk about the blog content. What exactly are you supposed to write about? If you can give general advice or write a how-to, do that. For instance, "The five at-home remedies for the common cold," or "How

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