My Nerdy 60% Rule
In life… in money. Wait what the hell did I just say money? I mean, we all love the idea of having money, and it’s good when you can add to your collection of wonderful nerdy stuff. I could, maybe…
Writing Great Content, Your Brand, and Passion
Content: 1) Write. Simple and effective, and often not done as much as people would like to admit to. Write a post on your blog, then post it. Write a few pages of a novel or a non-fiction book, but…
Get Up Offa That Thang!
It is inevitable that some people just completely disagree that you should spread your attention and effort between a hobby and an sustainable income. “I don’t want to do anything other than write!” “I’m not good at anything other than…
When Opposites Attract…and Inspire
This month we are examining the duality that often accompanies the life of an artist. Last week we spoke about the struggle we sometimes encounter when we are deciding whether it is “right” to take on another job while…
Reality Cheque
Money, music, and the struggles of pursuing your art We have spoken a lot about keys to success and how people define success differently on this blog over the past few months. This month we will look at the…
What Do Your Readers Think About Self-Publishing?
Years ago no one cared to admit that they might have self-published a book. Years ago, to self-publish meant that you didn’t “have what it took” to find that publisher willing to take on your book, and when you shared with…
How Much Money Can I Make Writing a Book?
Some people may wonder, how much money could I make as a writer? That question is up to the individual writer- and how much money you can make writing a book depends entirely on the book and how your readers…
Are You Getting Paid For Writing?
Writers need to make money. If we didn’t then there would be a problem. For some, the only way to continue to write is to make money with what you do. Consider also how others view your success. It’s great…
