Coffee With Cole: The Digital Writing Podcast

8 Brutal Truths You Need To Hear As A Writer (to actually make money)

Aug 9, 2024

37:26

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Explore the harsh realities every aspiring writer must face to succeed financially. Discover why hard work and strategic marketing are crucial components of a thriving writing career. Learn that consistent output often trumps the pursuit of perfection. Understand that success is a long-term journey, not just a fleeting moment. Redefine success in the modern writing landscape by embracing various monetization paths. Plus, develop a powerful mindset to turn your passion for writing into a profitable venture.

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Aspiring writers must commit to working much harder than others and embrace ghostwriting as a viable, sustainable career path.

Success in writing should be approached with a long-term mindset, as real rewards often emerge from consistent effort and audience engagement over decades.

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The Necessity of Hard Work

To achieve a full-time writing career, a writer must be prepared to work significantly harder than others. Competing with established writers requires dedication, often translating to eight to ten hours of writing daily. New writers facing limited time must strategize ways to increase their hours spent writing, such as prioritizing writing in late-night sessions or mornings. A beneficial avenue to consider is ghostwriting, which not only allows for paid practice but can also lead to a more sustainable writing career.

Write to Ignite Your Skill

02:05

Success Demands Relentless Effort and Marketing Savvy

01:25

Embrace Change to Overcome Stagnation

01:27

Intro

10min

The Power of Consistent Output in Fiction Writing

2min

Redefining Success as a Writer in a Modern Landscape

9min

Navigating the Early Challenges of Writing: Persistence, Volume, and Responsibility

15min

Empowering Mindset for Aspiring Writers

1min

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8 brutal truths you need to hear as a writer (to actually make money)

In this episode, you'll discover eight essential but brutal truths every aspiring writer needs to hear to turn their passion into a profitable career. Drawing from my journey from a broke fiction writer to a multimillion-dollar business owner, I share invaluable insights on ghostwriting, email marketing, newsletter creation, and the distinct strategies needed for both nonfiction and fiction writing. You'll learn why writing is a multi-decade game where volume trumps perfection, and how real rewards like trust and word-of-mouth compound over time. Packed with practical advice, this episode will help you elevate your craft and build a sustainable online writing business, whether you're just starting out or looking to level up in the digital age.

(00:00) Intro
(01:16) You Have To Work Twice As Hard As Everyone Else
(07:02)You Need To Become A World Class Marketer
(13:27) Making Money Exclusively As An Author Is Unnecessarily Hard
(17:44) You Can’t Measure Success Over Days, You Have To Measure It Over Decades
(23:22) Writing Is A Lottery, So Optimize For Volume
(25:22) Reading Does Not Make You A Better Writer, Writing Makes You A Better Writer
(29:09) There Is No Such Thing As Good Or Bad Writing, Only Effective Or Ineffective Writing
(31:48) If You Aren’t Achieving Your Goals As A Writer, It Is Your Fault
(36:56) Conclusion

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