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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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Ghostwriting 101: What Experience and Credentials Do You Need?
On today's episode, we dive into three key ways you can demonstrate your credibility to prospective clients.
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Tips for Writing & Marketing Historical Fiction | Melissa LaShure
Most of what we discuss here on the Profitable Writer podcast is centered around nonfiction. That’s what I write, both for myself and for clients, and most of our guests are focused on nonfiction.
However, today I’m...
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Ghostwriting 101: What Do Prospective Clients Really Want?
As a ghostwriter (or someone who wants to be), it's easy to worry about whether you have the right credentials to be perceived as a pro. However, there's a far more important question you must ask first.
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Monetizing Your Author Platform & Diversifying Your Income Streams | Thomas Umstaddt, Jr.
We talk a lot about income streams here on the show because there are countless ways to take your book or message and make money from it. A book is only the starting point.
Many authors write a book, publish it, and...
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