EP341: My Journey As A Nurse Writer with Allyssa Dolphin, RN MSN (A Plan Produce Profit Success Story)

In this inspiring episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast, Janine welcomes Alyssa, a fellow nurse and member of the Savvy Nurse Writer community. Alyssa shares how she transitioned from bedside nursing and teaching to becoming a successful freelance writer—all while raising a toddler and growing her family.

Her story is full of honest reflection, real-life challenges, and powerful mindset shifts. Whether you’re just getting started or wondering if freelancing is really possible for you, Alyssa’s journey proves it’s more than possible—it’s worth it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode About Building a Freelance Writing Business

• The transition from nurse to writer: Alyssa shares how she discovered freelance writing after years in OB, NICU, and nursing education.
• Treating it like a business: She explains how shifting her mindset from “side gig” to “business” helped her replace her teaching income.
• Real-life balance: Alyssa gives us a look at her daily life as a part-time stay-at-home mom and full-time writer—complete with nap-time writing sessions and toddler cameos.
• The power of tracking income: Once she started tracking her projects and income, Alyssa realized she was making real money—and that gave her the confidence to keep going.
• Letting go of the wrong clients: Alyssa shares how dropping one draining client opened the door for better ones and gave her business new energy.
• Membership insights: She highlights how the Plan, Produce, Profit membership gave her clarity, support, and confidence through resources like templates, the writing skills course, and coaching calls.
• Advice for new writers: Just start. Reach out. Take the first step. The worst they can say is no.
• Looking ahead to 2026: Alyssa plans to finish the PPP course, revamp her website, and continue growing intentionally whil

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