The Profitable Writer

The Profitable Writer

Hosted by: Kent Sanders

The Profitable Writer Podcast helps you create more impact and income with a writing business. Episodes features interviews with guest experts as well as content to help you grow your business, become more productive,...

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Episodes

Grow Your Business By Borrowing Other People's Audiences | Bryan Harris

No matter what your product or service, and no matter what type of books you write and publish, you need to grow your audience. Why? Because ultimately, your business depends on people and their willingness to buy...
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Discipline: What It Really Takes to Build a 7-Figure Business | Ali Hemyari

Many writers who want to grow their business spend their time focusing on the craft of writing. They go to conferences, read books, listen to podcasts, and take courses on how to be a better writer. Which is all well...
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Pursuing Resilience and Mental Health as a Writer | Chris Morris

The way I look at it, there are two forces at work to growing a sustainable writing business, or any business for that matter.  There are external elements that people see: the websites, the blog, the books, the...
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5 Ways to Improve Your Book Design | Kaycee Parker

So you’ve finished writing that book that’s been on your heart and mind for a long time. You’ve put a lot of time, planning, and energy into crafting the best book possible. You’ve considered your business goals and...
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Build a Successful Membership with Your Knowledge & Skills | Liz Wilcox

As you’re well aware, there are basically two sides to being a writer. There’s the creative side, which allows us to tell stories and communicate in a way that connects. Then there is the business side, which allows...
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Growing Your Money Mindset and Monetizing Your Book | Honorée Corder

I’m honored today to bring you a conversation with Honorée Corder, who is my Yoda, Gandalf, and Dumbledore all rolled into one. She’s my mentor and business coach, and it would be an understatement to say she’s had a...
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The Entrepreneurial Journey of a Full-Time Writer | Ghostwriter Barbara Richter

On many of our Profitable Writer episodes, I bring on a guest who has expertise on a certain topic. They come on the show to help us figure out how to solve a specific problem or give guidance or help us improve in...
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Getting Your Book into Bookstores & Libraries | Susan Neal

Even though Amazon has been all the rage for book-buyers for much of the last twenty years, did you know there are many other outlets where readers can find your books? Well … of course you did! You’re not just a...
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What Writers Can Learn from a Rockstar Real Estate Agent About Creativity, Networking, and Business | Anastasia Forrest

I’m a big fan of learning from other industries and professionals. It’s very easy as a writer to spend all your time around other people who only think about books and publishing. Yet it’s important to remember that...
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How to Double Your Revenue and Triple Your Time Off | Brianna Hendley

Since you’re listening to this podcast, you’re presumably interested in becoming more profitable. Sometimes as writers we play too small, thinking that if we can muster 10% growth this year, that’s a huge win. I want...
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Improving Your Business Systems, Mindset, and Operations | Johnna Lacey

You’ve probably heard the phrase before, “Are you working IN or ON your business?” This question refers to the difference between being an employee who does the work of your business, and being the owner who is...
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Overcoming the Publishing Myths Holding You Back | Terry Whalin

If you and I were having coffee together, and I asked if you believed in the Tooth Fairy or Santa Claus, you’d probably reply, “No, those are nice ideas but they’re not real because they’re myths.” It’s pretty easy...
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