How Writers Make a living as a full time writerPosted by Jay North on April 4th, 2021 Interestingly there are over two million newly completed books and film/stage scripts being offered by seasoned writers and fresh out the gate writers too, every year. But not only books & scripts -as there are articles, essays, short stories, poems and of course memoirs offered daily to potential customers (buyers) writer/authors have an opportunity to sell their wares Many of those - perhaps as many as half or even more - are self published. On average, they sell less than 250 copies each. //wikipedia. Two hundred and fifty copies sold, Why? The author did not (or refused) to put on their MARKETING hat’s - that’s why. With the field so crowded how do writers make a living? Most don’t. They get discouraged and quit when the realization hits - "Gee, I am going to have to get to work selling." That is where most wanna-be authors/writers fall short and quit. Selling being the #1 most hated word by creative types, yet selling is part of the game. Need help with yours writing call Jay North Like it? Share it! |