Part-Time Jobs for Writers
I’ve written before about why most authors have to supplement their incomes with day jobs. Most writers need another source of income (and insurance, in the US) because creative writing… Read more »
Tag: money
Can You Afford to Be Published?
Writers ask a lot of questions on the journey to publication. “Will I ever get an agent? Should I?” “Am I finished revising?” “Who is my audience for this book… Read more »
The Dangers of “Free” for Writers
We all love to get things for free, right? It’s the best price there is. As a consumer, I love free stuff. But as a writer, I’ve grown to hate… Read more »
The Great Patreon Experiment. Or, “I Don’t Want to Quit Writing!”
If you hang out on the blog often, you may have noticed a new addition on the right: A “Support me on Patreon” link. I’m trying something new and calling… Read more »
Income Diversification for Writers
“Income diversification” or “diverse income streams” are some of the fun buzzwords that personal finance wonks like to throw around. But what does it mean, and why is it important… Read more »
Authors Are Giving Up: Why, How to Keep Going, How to Help
More and more authors are giving up and it’s a tough thing to watch. Lately it seems like every time I open my social media feed or visit the blogs… Read more »
You Don’t Have to Monetize Every Skill
In today’s culture, in America especially, there is a pressure to monetize every single skill that you possess. It doesn’t matter what it is… It could be something utterly obscure… Read more »
Are You an Artist or Businessperson? How About Both?
I recently finished Write. Publish. Repeat., by Sean Platt. It’s a book about self-publishing and being an indie author. It basically asks the question, “Do you want to be an… Read more »
Don’t Be an Aspiring Writer
Few things aggravate me more than the phrase, “aspiring writer.” I don’t like it when someone else refers to a writer in that way, but I get really riled up… Read more »
Finance Creative Writing with Writing
Let’s face it: For all but a select few, novel writing (or any form of creative writing like poetry, short stories, etc.) is not a lucrative career. Or even a… Read more »