The Rebel Author Podcast 076 The Business of Being a Writer with Jane Friedman
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Whether it’s still possible to make a career in 2021
- Core business principles a writer needs
- The mindset shifts a writer needs to make in order to turn their writing into a business
- Other ways a writer can make money with their words?
- Tips for running an author business
This week’s question is: What do you find most difficult about the business side of writing?
Recommendation of the week is: Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t: Why That is and What You Can Do About It by Steven Pressfield
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