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.
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00:00) Intro
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01:16) You Have To Work Twice As Hard As Everyone Else
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07:02)You Need To Become A World Class Marketer
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13:27) Making Money Exclusively As An Author Is Unnecessarily Hard
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17:44) You Can’t Measure Success Over Days, You Have To Measure It Over Decades
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23:22) Writing Is A Lottery, So Optimize For Volume
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25:22) Reading Does Not Make You A Better Writer, Writing Makes You A Better Writer
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29:09) There Is No Such Thing As Good Or Bad Writing, Only Effective Or Ineffective Writing
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31:48) If You Aren’t Achieving Your Goals As A Writer, It Is Your Fault
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36:56) Conclusion
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