The general consensus is that authors don't make much money:
"My novel, “Broken Piano for President,” shot to the top of the best-seller lists. This is what it’s like, financially, to have the indie book publicity story of the year and be near the top of the bestseller list. Drum roll. $12,000." — Patrick Wensick
But in 2012, a young designer named Nathan Barry figured out a better way. He realized that by teaching people something valuable, and self-publishing himself, he could earn more as an author. (You can listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of the 2013 interview here)
"Quantity produces quality. If you only write a few things, you’re doomed." — Ray Bradbury
This week on the show we'll be exploring the world of writing and self-publishing.
(You can see the book I'm working on here)
Sarah's rules about living a creative life:
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