Is Writing Actually a Viable Career?The Financial Realities | Ep 60

Buildwriting

In this episode, I discuss the financial realities of a writing career in the digital age. I explain that with self-publishing and online platforms, writers have more opportunities to make money. I identify three major ways to make money as a writer: through writing itself, through teaching or talking about writing, and through related tasks like editing or owning a literary magazine. I also emphasize the importance of developing business and marketing skills to complement writing. I encourage listeners to research potential income streams related to their writing skills.

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Takeaways

The digital age has opened up more opportunities for writers to make money through self-publishing and online platforms.

Writers can make money through writing itself, teaching or talking about writing, and related tasks like editing or owning a literary magazine.

Developing business and marketing skills can complement a writing career and increase income potential.

It's important for writers to research and explore potential income streams related to their writing skills.

The path to a successful writing career is not always straightforward, but persistence and creativity are key.

Sound Bites

"With the internet, making money online has become more"

"You can make money writing through writing itself"

"You can make money through related tasks related to writing"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode

01:11 The Democratization of Making Money Online

02:48 Making Money Through Writing Itself

04:23 Getting Noticed as a Spoken Word Artist or Poet

06:48 The Unpredictability of Writing Income

09:20 Practical Ways to Make Money Online as a Writer

11:01 Developing Business and Marketing Skills

12:58 Conclusion and Encouragement