You want to break into the script writing market, and while you think it can pay you a lot of money, you’ve heard that some scriptwriters use their scripts to pad their hamster’s cage. If you have a breakaway hit, how much can you get for your script? You can Read more…
Many of us want to earn a decent living doing what we love most, which is writing. However, it can be challenging to decide whether to focus on money or to aim for fame and a devoted following. But is fiction as lucrative as nonfiction? Nonfiction is more profitable than Read more…
Consult a website such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and ZipRecruiter, and you can find salary ranges for most industries. However, writers are not salaried employees, so resources like those aren’t reliable for freelance sci-fi writers. So how much does a sci-fi writer make? A sci-fi author might make a six-figure income, Read more…
If you’re like most writers, you have too many ideas and not enough time to devote to every project. You could have an idea for a nonfiction book and a novel, but you also need to pay the bills. So what’s going to make you more money—a fiction or nonfiction Read more…
Writers are constantly looking for sources of income. Book publication, hosting writing workshops, and article and blog post writing are common sources. But what about less well-known sources, such as the government? The government cannot pay you to write a book except in limited circumstances. Most governmental writing is related Read more…
Self-publishing a book can be a costly process. Luckily, there are several financing options for aspiring authors trying to break into the industry. You can get a loan to write a book. In fact, there are loan programs specifically geared towards authors who are trying to self-publish but need some Read more…
Self-publishing a book is expensive, but you don’t have to pay for it all out of pocket. There are plenty of funding options for soon-to-be-published authors, one of which is getting sponsorships. To get a sponsor for your book from businesses or organizations, you can host a function or charity Read more…
Getting a book deal isn’t easy, and the standard advice is to get followers on social media and your blog, especially if you want the book deal. Book publishers view social media followers as potential customers. Not all followers will buy a book, so how many followers do you need? Read more…
There might be a few reasons why you wish to publish your book anonymously, especially if you’re exposing a shifty practice or you’re writing your autobiography. However, if your legal name is not on your book, will you lose out on your royalties? How can you get paid? Anonymous authors Read more…
Ghostwriting can be a lucrative career, provided you have the experience and a proven track record. Ghostwriters forgo fame for a sometimes hefty fee and let other people claim their writing credit. It seems strange to write for someone else’s credit, but does ghostwriting pay well? Ghostwriting is a profitable Read more…