Making a Living as a Writer
Coming Full Circle at the SFWC
Coming Full Circle at the SFWC By Meredith Jaeger In the early aughts, I dreamed of becoming a novelist. At my office job, I imagined what my characters might be doing—their lives were far more exciting than mine. For six months, I took classes through The Writing Salon at night, until finally, I had completed…
Read MoreEven Writing is a Results-Oriented Business
Even Writing is a Results-Oriented Business By Bruce Wawrzyniak Podcasters want followers, YouTubers want views, both want followers (a.k.a. subscribers), indie music artists want downloads, and you as a writer want to see people consuming your creations too. You publish something, you celebrate, you exhale, and now it’s time to activate the next phase so…
Read MoreWhen it’s time to pivot
By Amanda J. Clay I’m writing this as movers are packing up my house for the 8th time in seven years. We are about to move across the country tomorrow–yet again, for the fifth time in sixth years. (This time with a toddler!) And per usual, I had about three weeks notice that we were…
Read MoreShould you write under a pen name?
By Amanda J. Clay A question a lot of authors have starting out is should you write under a pseudonym, or pen name? There really isn’t a right or wrong answer to this one. It entirely depends on your personal preferences and circumstances, and there are some pros and cons to each choice. I personally…
Read MoreWhen to outsource
By Amanda J. Clay When you first start out on your publishing journey, you’re going to do all the things. And I mean ALL. THE. THINGS. Like any entrepreneur or small business owner, the start-up phase is hectic. You are creator, CEO, CFO and office manager. All day, every day. But as your writing business…
Read MoreHow to Consult the Muse: A Case Study
By Lisa Tener Sometimes, writing is easy and you enter a state of flow. Other times, it’s easy to: Get off track and not know how to return. Over-critique your work or your abilities. Feel overwhelmed, especially when you’re working on a big writing project, like a long article or a book. Fortunately, returning to…
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