Making a Living as an Author with Troy Lambert

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!

In this episode, I chat with return guest, prolific author, freelance writer, book editor, and all-round cool guy, Troy Lambert. Troy shares the ups and downs of his journey towards making a living as a full-time author, as well as offering solid advice for you to do the same. He also shares:

· How a motorcycle accident and brush with death was the catalyst for him taking his writing seriously.

· How freelancing grew his skills in the business side of writing.

· Why writing on the beach is overrated.

· Why education is essential to success, but an MFA isn't.

· The skills and traits you need to make a living as an author, and why it's okay to keep writing as a hobby.

· Signs you're ready to quit your day job.

· The impact of a writing career on your family and friends.

· The unusual things people will ask you as an author.

· And why writing for a living is the most amazing profession you'll ever embark on!

If you're ready, or even just curious, about taking your writing to the next level and embarking on a full-time writing career, then this episode is for you!

Visit Troy's website here: https://troylambertwrites.com/

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Listen to Episode 47 of Alchemy for Authors – Plotting with Plottr with Troy Lambert here.

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