Posts Tagged ‘writing as a business’
A Fun Quiz for Authors and Authors-to-be on the business of being a professional author
By Joey Garcia, author platform coach and editor How much do you know about the business of being a professional author? Most of us spend a lot of time in writing classes but don’t make a commensurate investment in learning about the business we’re in. Think of it this way: Every author runs a small…
Read MoreFeeding the hungry reader: The business of self-publishing with Amanda Clay
by Amanda Clay Over the past few months, we’ve talked through some key foundations to the business of indie publishing—why you might consider it, the various platforms, and the basic upfront costs and earning potential. Hopefully you’re still intrigued about this creative and independent endeavor! But a question you might be asking yourself is, what…
Read MoreThe Dollars and Cents of Self-Publishing
By Amanda Clay When I first started on the path of self-publishing, something I found a bit shocking was how candid everyone was in talking about money. In the Facebook groups, at the conferences, authors were discussing how much they’d made and how much they’d spent to get there. I don’t know about you, but…
Read MorePodcast: Host Ransom Stephens Interviews Karl Palachuk: Making Money on All of Your Writing
Nonfiction author alert! Hear the golden words of nonfiction author and consultant Karl Palachuk as he talks about writing as a business, making money on all your writing, repurposing your writing into different formats (podcasts, books, workshops, etc.) to get the most bang out of your words, getting paid in advance, and much more. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sfwriters/PalachukPodcast7.19.19.mp3
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