Six Figure Writing

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I wanted to update you on some “behind the scenes” work I’m doing to bring some great content to SFW. Right now I’m setting up interviews of top writers who market both online and off, but have used the Web in really creative ways to boost their income and their careers. One author writes fiction, the other writes eBooks and more content mainly for the Web. We’ll talk about their successful strategies, what works, what doesn’t. More details to come in the next day or two!

Also, I am nearly finished a special freebie for readers, a “spy” video, where I explore the websites of some successful writers, and point out what works on their sites to attract new readers, keep current readers wanting more, and generally how they promote themselves and their work. I’ll also look at what the writer’s “business” is - it’s usually not just writing! Learn how you can analyze strategies and learn from what others are doing on the Web to increase their success.

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Tags: how to write, marketing for writers, writing ideas

written by SueC \\ tags: how to write, marketing for writers, writing ideas

The big question to answer here is: How can writers make six figures, and is it really do-able?

I see writers online making a lot more than that. And we’re going to look at what other writers are doing to get there. There are a few assumptions I have to set out here:

- Nonfiction is the mainstay of profitable writing. So, if you write short stories or poetry of other fiction, you’ll have to write (at least some) nonfiction. Fiction writing is not the fastest way to get to six figures.

- You are going to be writing for yourself as much or more than writing for clients. The only way to really make money is to create your own assets, not create them for others. (If you haven’t read Rich Dad, Poor Dad, check my list of top books, below.)

- Think strategically about your writing business. You are building a business, so you want at least a basic business plan for how to get to six figures, and by when, in your writing business. (I’ll post a sample on in the comping weeks that you can steal from.)

- Bring to your business objectives the same creativity you bring to your writing. What new ideas will create income for you? That’s what webmasters are doing: hiring writers to create content, then profiting from that content. How can you cut out the middleman? That’s the six figure question. Be creative, look creatively at what these web business owners are doing.
Start by taking a look at some of the links posted here. You’ll see example of what some writers are doing online - or folks who are hiring writers, and how the content is making them money. Make a short list: Are they using page content to sell stuff? Are they selling e-content? Are they using blogs or other frequently updated material? Are they giving away reports or other material to get people to sign up for a newsletter or other list?

What kind of writing do you do now, or could you start doing, that would fit the bill on sites like these?

Tags: fiction, nonfiction, writing business

written by SueC \\ tags: fiction, nonfiction, writing business