The Money and Motivation

[close] The goal of this episode, and chapter one of Author Straight Talk, is to provide you, the aspiring or current author, a realistic view of the ways to bring your book to market, and all the ways to earn money. Hint: it's a LOT more than book royalties.

Episode highlights: making money is split into two distinct categories: those derived from books and those derived from other sources. Specific examples of both are given.

Also in this episode: reasons for writing and realistic expectations for the timeframe of return on your investment, because let's be clear on one thing: Authoring is a business. Once the writing stops, the marketing and sales begin. While it's nice to write from your heart, it's even more rewarding if people actually read and validate what you have written.