{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Coffee With Cole: The Digital Writing Podcast","title":"8 Brutal Truths You Need To Hear As A Writer (to actually make money)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c6610b70\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2246,"description":"👻 Become a Premium Ghostwriter: https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=CWC#12PD&htrafficsource=podcast_organic8 brutal truths you need to hear as a writer (to actually make money)In this episode, you'll discover eight essential but brutal truths every aspiring writer needs to hear to turn their passion into a profitable career. Drawing from my journey from a broke fiction writer to a multimillion-dollar business owner, I share invaluable insights on ghostwriting, email marketing, newsletter creation, and the distinct strategies needed for both nonfiction and fiction writing. You'll learn why writing is a multi-decade game where volume trumps perfection, and how real rewards like trust and word-of-mouth compound over time. Packed with practical advice, this episode will help you elevate your craft and build a sustainable online writing business, whether you're just starting out or looking to level up in the digital age.(00:00) Intro(01:16) You Have To Work Twice As Hard As Everyone Else(07:02)You Need To Become A World Class Marketer(13:27) Making Money Exclusively As An Author Is Unnecessarily Hard(17:44) You Can’t Measure Success Over Days, You Have To Measure It Over Decades(23:22) Writing Is A Lottery, So Optimize For Volume(25:22) Reading Does Not Make You A Better Writer, Writing Makes You A Better Writer(29:09) There Is No Such Thing As Good Or Bad Writing, Only Effective Or Ineffective Writing(31:48) If You Aren’t Achieving Your Goals As A Writer, It Is Your Fault(36:56) Conclusion---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: https://startwritingonline.com🚢 Ready to build your daily writing habit and accelerate your trajectory as a Digital Writer? Join Ship 30 for 30: https://www.ship30for30.com👻 Want me to be your ghostwriting mentor? Apply to join our Premium...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pSbuU-T-ab4Ii5hlIOG87wQ6jvKxUetd8hcXJmjra9Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83Mzhk/YWJjMDcwYWU3MDA2/ZjRkMzJmOTM2MTIy/MzFkMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}