Kristin
McTiernan
Paranormal Author
Ghostwriter
Nonsense-Free Editor
Kristin McTiernan
Author, YouTuber, Nonsense-Free Editor
I’ve had many titles, but all put together, they testify to my love of stories, my own and other people’s. At 17, I had to choose between joining a convent or the Marines. The mother superior at my convent was a veteran and recommended I serve my country. Thank God for that advice because if you've read even one thing I've written, you know that #nunlife is not for me.
I went on to serve only 2.5 years before injury sent me to college instead, where I got my bachelor’s in English and my master’s in Curriculum Design. Now I use my over 15 years of editing experience to edit and ghostwrite for my clients, while writing my own books about women in weird situations.
I live in Kansas City and blog about culture, movies, and the everlasting gender war. It is a peaceful life.
Nonfiction Books by Kristin
Paid by the Word
Make Money Writing and Fund Your Author Career
Funding your author career isn’t easy, but you CAN make money WHILE pursuing your passion for writing. How? By working on other people’s books in addition to your own.
From copywriting and editing to ghostwriting and beyond, McTiernan covers all the bases, giving you a comprehensive blueprint for turning your writing skills into a profitable career. You’ll learn:
- How to identify your unique strengths as a writer and target the most lucrative niches
- The essential steps to setting up your freelance writing business, including creating a professional website and getting paid
- Proven strategies for mastering the art of copywriting, editing, and ghostwriting
- How to market your services, build a client base, and land high-paying gigs
- Insider tips for avoiding common pitfalls and dealing with difficult clients
- Real-world advice on managing your time, staying motivated, and balancing your writing career with your personal life
McTiernan's direct, honest approach cuts through the fluff and delivers actionable advice you can start using right away. With a focus on practical strategies and real-world examples, "Paid by the Word" is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to make a living as a writer.
Novels by Kristin
The Mason Timeline Series
A dystopian time travel series set in a North America settled by the Spanish and ruled by the Vatican. We know how it got that way; the question is can we change it back? And do we even want to?
Siren Song: A Paranormal Mystery Series
Not all witches are women. And not all of them are good
Far too many Americans move through their lives unaware of witches and brujos, the magical underworld drifting in and out of our own. Even fewer know the consequences of crossing one.
Most don't live to tell about it.
Tess Cooper angered the wrong brujo early in life and is still paying for it in her thirties. After turning down the wrong boy in 9th grade, Tess had to make a deal to save her own life—but it didn't win her freedom. Instead, she got a whole new life and a whole new family, one who isn't necessarily looking out for her best interests.
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