Hello, writers (as well as teachers, editors, coaches, and other helpers)!

You signed up to receive exclusive content tied to the second edition of my book, The Business of Being a Writer, releasing in spring 2025.

Every Friday until my book releases (through April 18, 2025), I’ll send you a key idea and exercise from the second edition on earning a living as a writer today.

Here is part of what I have in store for you:

A look at common misconceptions about earning a living from writing
Why book sales is not a good metric for success
What it means to have a business model as a writer
Why focusing on whether you have talent (or “have what it takes”) can be an actively harmful concept for earning a living
A no-nonsense discussion of platform (most writers don’t in fact land book deals because of platform, but it does affect earnings potential)
How relationship building affects your career
What it means to “find” your readers when you’re not a marketer or publicist
An explanation of lead generation and building a funnel for your writing business
How to make the most of any book launch even if your publisher is missing in action
A look at patronage, crowdfunding, and other methods of reader support
First steps every writer should take regarding their finances and taxes

Expect a few special perks along the way. 🤓

You don’t need the book to benefit from this course.

Each email lesson will be self-contained. That means I won’t be withholding key information or teasing you by saying, “But the really good stuff is in the book!” My overriding goal is to help writers better understand the business and make informed choices, offering transparency and the best information I can source. Regardless of your means or background, I want you to know how the business works and how the money gets made. Share this with anyone you think needs the information. It shouldn’t be kept a secret.

This email-based course is sent to you as a self-study, but …

Talk about what you’re learning with other writers, use the course in your writing group, or make it part of a class if you’re a teacher. You have permission to use the material however you wish. I only ask that you share where it came from, as I’m sure you would anyway.