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"From Failing English to Building Multiple Successful Writing Businesses"

When I was 16, I failed English Literature.

I walked out of school with zero qualifications, feeling defeated and unsure of what the future would hold. Teachers had written me off, and honestly, I’d started to believe them. Writing? That wasn’t even a thought. How could it be when I could barely get through a page without stumbling?

By the time I was 19, I knew something wasn’t right. I was struggling with reading and writing far more than others around me. Simple tasks felt exhausting, and no matter how much effort I put in, I couldn’t keep up.

That’s when I decided to take a test to see if I was dyslexic.

The result confirmed what I’d suspected: I was. For a moment, I felt crushed. Was this why I’d struggled so much? But then, I realised something profound: being dyslexic didn’t mean I couldn’t succeed. It just meant I had to approach things differently.

Finding My Voice in Sales

With no qualifications and limited options, I ended up in sales. At first, I was intimidated—I didn’t have the credentials or experience others seemed to have. But what I did have was a knack for storytelling.

While my colleagues stuck to dry scripts, I told stories. I painted pictures of how products could transform people’s lives, making customers the heroes of their own journeys.

The results?
I became one of the top performers, not because I had the best pitch, but because I connected with people on a deeper level.

This was my first real lesson in the power of words and stories to inspire action.

My First Writing Success

In 2008, I decided to take a leap of faith and write my first information product: a $47 eBook. I had no idea if it would sell, but I partnered with someone to help me launch it.

The result?

128 copies sold in 90 minutes, bringing in just over $6,000.

That experience was life-changing. It showed me that writing could be more than a passion—it could be a business.

Launching eComm Retail Group

In 2006, I’d already started my first business, eComm Retail Group (ERG). It began as a way to sell educational products online, but it quickly grew into something much bigger. Today, ERG includes:

- Three service agencies that help businesses with copywriting, digital marketing, and publishing.

- Three eCommerce stores offering educational and informational products across multiple niches.

Every part of ERG is built around one central idea: providing value through the written word.

Expanding Into Book Publishing

By 2017, I realised there was another gap I could fill. Over the years, I’d met so many people with incredible stories and expertise, but they didn’t know how to turn their ideas into books.

That’s when I launched FREEDOM Book Publishing.

FBP helps aspiring authors write, publish, and promote their books. But it’s more than just a publishing company—it’s a platform to empower people to share their stories and transform their lives.

The best part? Every book we help create becomes a business-building tool for its author, turning them into experts in their field.

Wellness for Children

Fast forward to 2024, and I launched my third business, Wellness for Children (WfC). This company combines my passion for writing with my desire to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Through WfC, I create wellness and mindfulness education programs that teach children and teens how to navigate anxiety, build confidence, and thrive in today’s world.

Teaching Others to Write for Profit

By this point, I had built multiple successful businesses, all centered around one thing: educational, written products.

That’s why I created The Revenue Writers Club—a program where I teach ambitious writers how to start and grow their own profitable online writing businesses.

The club isn’t just about writing—it’s about building a life of freedom. I show writers how to leverage their skills to create eBooks, courses, and sales copy that doesn’t just sell but transforms lives.

The Common Thread

Every business I’ve built—eComm Retail Group, FREEDOM Book Publishing, and Wellness for Children—has one thing in common:

They’re all based on the power of writing to educate, inspire, and create opportunities.

And now, I get to help others do the same. Whether it’s guiding someone to write their first book or teaching them how to turn their words into a business, my mission is to show people that writing can be more than a skill—it can be a life-changing tool.

Lessons From My Journey

1️⃣ Dyslexia isn’t a limitation. It’s a unique way of thinking that allows for creativity and resilience.

2️⃣ Failure is just a starting point. I failed English, but that didn’t stop me from becoming a writer.

3️⃣ Stories are the ultimate tool. Whether in sales, writing, or marketing, they create connection and drive action.

Ready to Write Your Story?

If you’ve ever thought about turning your passion for writing into a business—or if you have a story that’s waiting to be told—I’d love to help.

👉 **Let’s connect, and I’ll show you how to turn your words into something truly powerful.**

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Paul Wakefield, known as “the revenue writer,” is a master storyteller and direct response copywriter who has turned his natural talent for narrative into a thriving career. From his early days in sales, where he earned the nickname “The Storyteller,” to his role as a sought-after speaker and copywriter, Paul has always used stories to connect with and inspire others.

He is the founder of a successful copywriting agency called Revenue Writer Agency, where he helps others tell their stories through compelling sales copy and published books. Currently, Paul is working on a children’s book series that will bring his inspirational stories to a new generation of young boys.

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