Hi Reader, Most writers who earn a living don’t work alone. Sure, we like writing in a quiet room, a coffee shop, or a library… And we LOVE writing uninterrupted and FREE from Zoom calls, social media notifications, and meetings. But we also rely on support from others. I’m a classic introvert, but I couldn’t run a writing business alone. Nor should you. I regularly work with writers and creators in different niches when I need help with my business. Being able to ask a peer a question saves so much time compared to scrubbing through a YouTube video on x2 or combing through a subReddit for answers. I want to do the same for you. Earlier this month, I teased a new private community for writers who want more hands-on support. It’s an affordable option for writers who want to collaborate and connect. I was surprised by the response, so I’m launching the Become a Writer Today community later this month. You can connect with other writers in different niches and get feedback on your work. I’ll also provide weekly lessons and behind-the-scenes insights into how I write online and run a writing business. These lessons will help you build your audience and get paid. If you want to join the community, reply to this email. Write on, |
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Hi Reader, Being polite to your list is expensive. I was chatting with a small business owner the other day. They’ve built a reasonably sized email list of several thousand subscribers. But they only send a newsletter about what their business is up to once or twice a month. “Why don’t you want to email your list more often?” I asked. “I don’t want to annoy my list,” the owner said. That’s a common objection from many list owners. But being over-polite is costing him sales. When I fired up...
Hi Reader, For years, I ran a content publishing business. I published 100s of articles a month with the help of a team of freelance writers. I got millions of page views from SEO. I earned five figures a month from display ads and affiliate revenue. Last year, I let my editorial team go. I sold off most of my niche websites. And I changed my business model. Now, I run a daily newsletter. And I provide content strategy and coaching services to a few high-paying clients. When I posted about...
Hi Reader I send a newsletter to my list every day. I spend 15-30 minutes writing a newsletter in the morning using a Markdown app. I write while wearing noise-cancelling headphones, drinking tea and listening to ambient music like Brian Eno. Then, I schedule my email and move on with client work, a workout or another creative project. If I'm travelling or busy, I write a few emails in one go and schedule them in advance. Like last week. I went to Portugal for an Ironman. I spent a few months...