Michael Brockbank
Bio
I am the owner and operator of several blogs including WriterSanctuary.com. As a freelance writer since 2012, I have covered a range of topics and completed over 8,000 projects for clients. Follow me @WriterSanctuary on Twitter.
Stories (59/0)
Finishing Two Books, One Hour at a Time
I have a habit of piling on too much throughout the week. And although I’ve been lauded for being able to crank out a lot of content, there’s only so much one man can do. Especially when there are only 24 hours in any given day and the body needs to rest for a portion of them.
By Michael Brockbank12 months ago in Journal
How I Intend to Succeed in 2023 with Priorities
Over the past couple of years, I continued to pile quite a bit onto my plate. Whether it was blogging, creating YouTube videos, playing on Twitch, or writing my next book, time slowly grew more and more scarce. And I finally reached a point where a lot of the things I wanted to do didn’t get enough quality time.
By Michael Brockbank12 months ago in Journal
5 Reasons Why I Want an External Office as a Writer
I started my writing career on January 1st, 2012 using content mills like Textbroker. A little over a year later, I was able to quit my job at the school district and write full-time. And over the last decade, I’ve come to realize that I truly miss having a regular office job.
By Michael Brockbank12 months ago in Journal
Yep, I Still Play the Xbox 360 Kinect for Weight Loss
I know, I know, the Xbox 360 is an old, defunct system that rarely gets any love today. But I can tell you that it’s still an incredible system when it comes to losing weight and getting in some exercise.
By Michael Brockbankabout a year ago in Longevity
Benefits of Having an Author Blog When Self-Publishing
A blog can be an invaluable tool whether you’re a self-published or traditional author. Especially since everything today runs on the Internet. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed not to find an official or fan site of any popular author.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Journal
Why I Create 2-hour Blocks of Time for Writing My Next Book
As I have a lot of brands I am trying to build up, my time is at a premium. Not only am I working for myself, but I'm also the Content Marketing Team Lead of a web hosting company. Needless to say, I really don't have a lot of free time for everything I'm trying to accomplish. Regardless of how busy I am, though, setting up blocks of time to write my book has other benefits.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Journal
Best Content Types: Every Blog is Different
What kind of content should you write on a blog? It really depends on what works the best for the specific audience. Sure, you can read a few "expert" articles about the top-performing content types. But statistics these experts throw around are always based on averages across multiple industries.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Journal
How Much Time Do You Waste in a Day Working from Home?
On any given day, I am managing a lot of different online brands for both myself and my clients. And there are times when I feel completely overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work I often take on. While there are days when I think I've bitten off more than I can chew, I also realize that I do wind up wasting a lot of time in the day.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Journal
Treating Myself as the Client
There is no doubt that I put far more effort and time into client projects than my own. After all, they're the ones who are paying my mortgage. Without my clients, I wouldn't be where I am today. However, I also have a ton of projects on my plate that are purely for my own interests. And I just can't seem to pull together the same energy when it comes to my own projects as I do with that of client work.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Journal
Week 3 of My 12-Week Fitness Challenge: Not Doing Good
Here I am, a quarter of the way through my 12-week fitness challenge and I've only lost 6 pounds thus far. And this past week was terrible in terms of eating and physical activity. The silly thing is that I know what my problem is, but I just can't seem to stay focused for longer than 12 hours at a time.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Longevity
