Writing Excuses

18.40: How To Make Money From Your Hobby (with special guest Sandra Tayler!)

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Oct 1, 2023
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Sandra Tayler
Sandra Tayler, editor and publisher for Schlock Mercenary, discusses turning a hobby into a business. They cover topics like self-publishing, pre-orders, and using Kickstarter. They also touch on Howard's experience with long covid and generating multiple income streams.
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ANECDOTE

Finishing Amid Pandemic and Illness

  • Howard wrapped up Schlock Mercenary during the height of the 2020 pandemic while battling long COVID.
  • He felt immense relief that he finished the project before his health declined further.
INSIGHT

Completion Feels Staggered

  • Finishing large, long projects is a staggered experience with no clear triumphant moment.
  • The sense of 'completion' often comes diffusely after publishing and other related activities conclude.
ANECDOTE

Hobby Grows into Business

  • Howard started Schlock Mercenary as a hobby with Sandra's support and gradually she built logistics around his work.
  • The hobby began small with a simple box for his drawing supplies, evolving into a business.
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