Episode 138 – Cash Flow for Creators with Michael W. Lucas
In this episode, Mark interviews Michael W. Lucas about he books he has written which range range from crime and SF thrillers to arcane tomes on how to build your own Verizon. They also chat quite a bit about Michael’s latest book: Cash Flow for Creators.
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In the opening of the episode, Mark shares some comments from recent episodes, as well as a word from this episode’s sponsor, Findaway Voices.
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Immediately prior to the interview Mark shares a personal update about his recent appearance on the overnight radio program Coast to Coast with George Noory, and all the positive results that came from that.
In their conversation, Michael and Mark talk about:
How writing for Michael started when he was about 4 and realized that books were created by human beings and this was something people could grow up to doThe evolution of getting to full time writer via rejection notices, selling more and more things, and working on the craftMichael’s start in writing writing for table top gamesThe styles of fiction that Michael writes and where his heart is in writingThe many “what ifs” that Michael enjoys, such as “What if there were Orcs in 1927 Detroit running booze across the border?”What happened to make leaving the full-time role as a writer possible, which involved a lot of watchingMichael’s new book for writers called CALL FLOW FOR CREATORS and why it was written out of self-defenseThe reality that making a living is about cashflowHow evening out cashflow helps reduce the highs and lows of the typical cycle of a writer’s incomeThe importance of looking at one’s lifestyle, where they live, how they want to live, when making decisions regarding the amount of money they need to make, the expenses they are willing to live with, etcThe special editions that Michael does of some of his books, made specifically for his readersHow, if you can do something special that speaks to your people, how Michael would encourage you to give it a tryThe way that Michael does his crowd-funding a little differently, using disintermediation, rather than using IndieGoGo or KickstarterHow not only are all of Michael’s books published wide everywhere, but that they are all also available for sale directThe sponsorships that Michael does that includes surprises, such as a gift he will send you upon the book’s publicationAnd more . . .
After the interview, Mark reflects on a few things that Michael spoke about, including when you know your fans, you can feed them the right things that they value, and how people will support you and they WANT you to succeed – if you treat your readers well.
Mark then shares details about how listeners can win a copy of Michael’s book Cashflow for Creators.
Links of Interest:
Michael’s WebsiteCashflow for CreatorsEpisode 137 – Action Sequences and Sex Scenes with Joshua EssoeJoshua’s Kickstarter Project: Essoe’s Guide to Writing: Action Sequences and Sex Scenes!Coast to Coast AM with George Noory (June 5, 2020)Submissions for Demonic Dolls, Screaming Skulls, and other Haunted ObjectsSubmissions for Weird WaterlooPatreon for Stark Reflections
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Michael W Lucas is a full-time writer who has written 30-odd books, ranging from crime and SF thrillers to arcane tomes on how to build your own Verizon.
His latest book is “Cash Flow for Creators.” He lives in Detroit, Michigan.
The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
