“Cottage-industry authors I know have garnered their extra income by such varied approaches as leveraging relationships, pursuing publicity, giving public programs, becoming a workshop leader, and/or starting a business related to their book’s topic. Pricey corporate workshops, grade school programs funded by grants, a new career on the speaking circuit, a research business, a historic consultancy, a provider of oral histories, an underground dining club, and a tour company: These are real, exciting, and juicy options developed by authors I have published to keep their books selling, their expertise alive, and the money rolling in.”
Earning a full-time income from writing books or other creative projects is difficult, but there are still ways to build a successful business. For many creators, the majority of revenue comes from other services and opportunities.
Earning a full-time income from writing books or other creative projects is difficult, but there are still ways to build a successful business. For many creators, the majority of revenue comes from other services and opportunities.