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5 Brutal Truths: Can You Make Good Money as an Author?

by Emily Campbell | Writing Life

Can you make good money as an author? Can you make good money as an author? That is the question that keeps many aspiring writers staring at their glowing screens at three in the morning, wondering if the sacrifices are worth the struggle. I have spent over two...

7 Brutal Truths: Can You Make Money as an Author or Will You Fail?

by Emily Campbell | Writing Life

Can you make money as an author, or are you just chasing a beautiful, expensive dream? I have spent two decades in the trenches of the writing life. I have felt the dizzying high of seeing my name on a spine and the crushing, hollow weight of a manuscript that sits...
7 Radical Ways How to Make Money as a Poet Online and Escape Poverty

7 Radical Ways How to Make Money as a Poet Online and Escape Poverty

by Emily Campbell | Writing Life

Learning how to make money as a poet online is often the difference between feeding your soul and starving your stomach. I remember sitting in a drafty corner of a library in Bellingham, staring at a bank balance that wouldn’t even cover a decent bag of coffee...
7 Easy Ways: How to Make Money as a Poet on Instagram and Succeed

7 Easy Ways: How to Make Money as a Poet on Instagram and Succeed

by Emily Campbell | Writing Life

Learning how to make money as a poet on Instagram is a dream shared by many, yet few realize the grit required to turn likes into livelihoods. I remember sitting in a dim corner of a library years ago, staring at a pile of rejection letters that felt like heavy,...
7 Lies About How to Make a Living as an Author and the Winning Truth

7 Lies About How to Make a Living as an Author and the Winning Truth

by Emily Campbell | Writing Life

How to make a living as an author is a question that keeps many talented writers awake at 3:00 AM. I know that feeling intimately. I remember sitting in a dimly lit corner of a coffee shop in the Pacific Northwest, staring at a mounting pile of bills and a manuscript...
7 Risky Ways to Make Money as an Author Online and Avoid Failure

7 Risky Ways to Make Money as an Author Online and Avoid Failure

by Emily Campbell | Writing Life

Learning how to make money as an author online is often a desperate pursuit born from the heavy weight of unpaid invoices and the quiet dread of a dwindling bank account. I have spent two decades in the trenches of the writing life. I have felt the sting of a...
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