How to Write for a Living 309: How to turn content into clients without changing who you are (with Taylin Simmonds)
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Nov 9, 2025 
Taylin Simmonds, an online writer and former music teacher, shares insights on blending creativity with business. He discusses his unconventional journey from music to online writing, emphasizing that success lies in stacking complementary skills, not just being a better writer. Taylin reveals how long-form content fosters trust over viral posts and illustrates how to view AI as a creative assistant. He also tackles identity lag experienced by creators, offering advice on niche positioning that respects multiple passions while advocating for persistence in personal growth.
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From Broke Musician To Ghostwriter
- Taylin moved from being a musician to teaching music, then to ghostwriting after extreme financial hardship forced change.
- He wrote for free, worked nights, and scaled to paid ghostwriting, which launched his writing career.
Stack Skills Beyond Writing
- Do not rely solely on improving writing skill to make money; stack complementary skills like value creation, marketing, and sales.
- Learn to create sellable written products or offer writing as a marketing service to monetize your craft.
Curate Before You Create
- Start marketing by curating and deconstructing what successful writers do before recreating it authentically.
- Study patterns and emulate principles to build taste and marketing intuition that fits your voice.
