18.53: Funding the Writing Life
Rent isn't paid in words alone. How do all of us, in various stages of our careers, keep ourselves afloat as we go about the writing life? We're getting in the weeds with this one - tips, tricks, and tools.\xa0
We share our thoughts on diversifying your income stream outside of traditional publishing? Let\u2019s get creative. We\u2019re talking about school appearances, copywriting, fellowships, consulting, and teaching. We also share advice about newsletters, Patreon, monetizing yourself, and how an agent can help you overcome your imposter syndrome,\xa0\xa0
Homework:\xa0
Write an artist statement for yourself. Think about who you are, what\u2019s important to you, and what are you trying to put out in the world?\xa0
Thing of the Week:\xa0
Joyland directed by Saim Sadiq
\ufeffCredits: Your hosts for this episode were Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.
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