{"product_id":"2940014321617","title":"Building a Life Out of Words","description":"There are times when life doesn’t turn out as you expected. Then there are times when life punches you in the gut, takes your wallet, and leaves you hanging upside down by your toenails.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2009 was one of those times for me (the gut-punching kind). My construction business faltered after the housing bubble burst, and my wife and I found ourselves in $50,000 worth of debt. Then came the toughest decision of our young lives: we left the community we loved and moved into my parents' basement in search of a simpler life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the change included laying aside my aspirations for wealth and taking up the vocation of my dreams: I would try to make money writing full time. This is the story of my first year doing exactly that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI would try to build a life out of words.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso included in the book are nine essays from folks who make money writing – they share unique tips on how to find writing work and how to improve your craft. Contributors include Andi Cumbo, Bryan Allain, Ed Cyzewski, Jason Boyett, Jeff Goins, Jennifer Luitwieler, Ken Mueller, Kristin Tennant, and Stacy Barton.","brand":"Shawn Smucker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47146059235568,"sku":"2940014321617","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014321617_p0.jpg?v=1763606016","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014321617","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}