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)
Week 1 of My 12-Week Fitness Challenge: Down 3.6 Pounds...ish
After the first week of my 12-Week Fitness Challenge, I am down 3.6 pounds. Well, as far as I can estimate. I completely forgot to weigh in yesterday, so, I am estimating the weight to be the same as the day before.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Longevity
Why Asana is Still One of My Favorite Apps for Productivity
During any given week, I have a slew of things I need to get done. Probably more so than a lot of people, when you break it down. Seriously, trying to maintain all of the blogs, YouTube channels, clients, the audiobook, writing the next novel, and remembering to exercise fills my week. Thanks to Asana, though, I can easily keep track of everything I want to do without trying to remember I want to do them.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Journal
Why I'm Not as Active On Social Media as I Should Be
Social media is the cornerstone of modern civilization. It's how friends and family stay in touch from different parts of the world, where creators can share their talents easily, and how businesses can interact with consumers directly. But when all is said and done, I've just never really been a big fan of social media in general.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Journal
Yes, Hustling Hard Can Be Counterproductive
Hustle culture. Where professionals push themselves to be the pinnacle of success regardless of the world around them. It's when your lifestyle supersedes that of anything else in life for the sake of having the most toys, the biggest house, or the most expensive cars.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Journal
Why I'm Not a Fan of Publishing on Amazon but Do So Anyway
Recently, I published my first book on Amazon's KDP platform. It was suggested by one of my viewers, so I decided to give the entire process of self-publishing a try. I wrote A Freelancer's Tale with the sole purpose of using it as a vessel to expand my knowledge of how to publish a book on my own. So, I'm not expecting to make a lot of money, especially since it's an autobiography of someone very few people know.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Journal
What I've Learned from 4 Years of Making Videos On YouTube
Although I spend most of my video production time with WriterSanctuary, I actually have a few that I manage. And over the years, I've learned quite a bit about YouTube from the perspective of my target audience.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Journal
Publishing the First Book Yourself Shouldn't Be About the Money
A lot of people will jump into self-publishing with the idea of making it as an author and replacing a full-time income. Who wouldn't want to make enough to live on while sitting at home writing novel after novel?
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Journal
A Fitness Plan Means Nothing Without Effort and Positivity
I’ve been trying to lose the last 30 pounds to reach my goal weight for about three or four years. I know, overachiever, right? And tomorrow I’m trying my 12-week fitness challenge yet again. But a plan for fitness means very little if I’m not putting in the effort.
By Michael Brockbank2 years ago in Longevity
