Word Magic
If you’re a fiction author, you know it takes time to develop a steady income. You need to write and publish consistently, on a schedule. You need one or more fiction series, as well as a mailing list of readers and fans. Most novelists take years to develop an income. What if you could develop a side hustle of fiction … Read more
I’m a huge fan of little ebooks. They’re fast and fun to write; you’ve finished them before you’ve got time to get bored or bogged down in research. Recently I recommended writing little ebooks to several of my writing students who needed a productivity and income boost. But what are little ebooks? And why write them? Little ebooks: they sell, … Read more
“What’s content creation?” is a popular question, because content is hot. Content not only makes money if you sell it (books, movies), content creation has become an essential marketing strategy for companies and organizations large and small. Content can be anything from a tiny tweet, to a huge blockbuster novel or movie. In defining content, Google includes these definitions: The … Read more
Are you considering offering ghostwriting services? Perhaps you already offer them, but haven’t explored clever options for making the most of your time and writing services. There’s a huge world of white-label ghostwriting for you to explore. Some writers fight shy of ghostwriting services, because it is white-label writing. That is, you do the work and your client uses your … Read more
I’ve received some questions about what you need to start a writing business. The short answer is: “you need a customer; someone to buy your writing.” But what if you’re not sure what kind of writing business you want? You might set up as a freelance writer, or maybe you want to self-publish books… Decide what your ideal writing business … Read more