Introduction Most advice for authors splits into two extremes: “Just focus on the craft. The money will come.”or“Treat your books like products. Market relentlessly.” The
Introduction Writing for a living isn’t a steady paycheck. It’s more like an unpredictable tide. Some months, sales surge. Other months, they dry up without
Introduction Your words don’t have to stay confined to books. If you’re an author, you’re already sitting on a body of work that can translate
le. It gives you the dopamine hit of likes and comments. But if you’re building an author business on rented land—platforms you don’t own—you’re taking
Introduction If you’re tired of feeling like every dollar depends on the next launch, client, or social post, you’re not alone. Many authors get trapped
Introduction If you’ve ever hesitated before naming your price, you’re not alone. Writers are taught to feel grateful for any income. To expect low royalties.
Introduction Most authors resist the idea of “building a platform.” It sounds like self-promotion. It feels performative. It conjures images of endless posting and shouting
Introduction If you’ve been told your only path to income as a writer is selling books, you’re not alone. Traditional publishing still pushes the idea
