How to Monetize Your Writing

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Nicolas Cole is a renowned writer, entrepreneur, and mentor in the Ship 30 for 30 community. With a passion for concise writing, he has become a driving force in helping writers develop their craft and personal brand. Nicolas's best-selling books, entrepreneurial expertise, and dedication to continuous improvement have made him an influential figure in the world of storytelling. In the episode we discuss how you can make money on the internet through online writing, including everything from getting started to building an audience. Enjoy!

(00:00) Intro 

(01:38) Using language to change how people think / how you got into writing 

(20:47) Your journey to online writing

(22:49) How to monetise your writing 

(29:00) How to find your niche  

(34:18) Advice for consistency 

(47:44) Hang around the hoop
(50:12) Practical tips for enjoying the journey 

(54:14) 1 - Ghostwriting 
(59:00) 2 - Copywriting 

(01:16:12) Productising yourself
(01:19:20) Pricing your service 

(01:23:55) 3- Sales copywriting 

(01:32:50) Building an agency 

(01:41:12) 4 - Paid newsletters 

(01:47:13) Moving from 6-figures to 7-figures 

(01:49:48) 5- Writing books 

(01:57:41) Lean writing 

(02:51:07) Blogging advice 

(02:05:20) How to find your platform 

(02:06:55) How to decide what to write 

(02:14:40) What if I don’t have expertise? 

(02:17:05) Identifying your target market

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The Art and Business of Online Writing: How to Beat the Game of Capturing and Keeping Attention by Nicolas Cole - https://geni.us/nt08E
Confessions of a Teenage Gamer by Nicolas Cole - https://geni.us/UuLvR
The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss - https://geni.us/AmbhM4
Oversubscribed: How To Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You by Daniel Priestley - https://geni.us/aD0wlh
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson - https://geni.us/xP6Q
Ryan Holiday - https://ryanholiday.net/
Jordan Peterson - https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/

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