Become a Writer Today

Writing words that sell. That's your primary job as a copywriter.

But, there's a bit more to it than that. Jack Stafford set up his copywriting agency The Copywriter Collective back in 2002.

His copywriting agency employs copywriters and works with clients around the world. In this week's interview, he explains what a copywriter does, how to find a job as a copywriter and how to get paid.

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When I started my new newsletter 100% Unfinished, I studied how the experts do it.

One person who knows a lot about profitable newsletters is Terry Godier

In this episode, we cover:

• Why every nonfiction writer should start a newsletter
• How can writers earn a live from a newsletter
• What newsletters are so popular this year
• What makes a good newsletter
• What newsletter promotion strategies he recommends 

Terry previously ran two paid newsletters. Since recording this interview, he has migrated his newsletters to his site Terry Godier

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Writing a book isn't often enough to earn a full-time living. Many successful non-fiction authors earn a living through public speaking and coaching. A book acts as a calling or business card. 

Christopher Connors is the author of Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader. He earns an income through writing and also coaching and public speaking. 

In this interview, he explains:

• What it means to be emotionally intelligent
• What to do when your motivation flags
• His ideal early morning writing routine
• Why he writes leadership books… and how they help him grow his speaking business

And lots more

Resources

How the Hell Has Danielle Steel Managed to Write 179 Books?

Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader: A Guide to Cultivating Effective Leadership and Organizations

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A few weeks ago, my editor from Forbes rang me.

"Bryan," he said. "We reviewed your contract and, well, we're ending your column at the end of the month."

Now, I've spent the past two years writing for Forbes about topics like careers, leadership, creativity and more.

Some would say losing a big writing gig like Forbes is a disaster.

But, I say otherwise.

Resources
Freelance writing jobs - My 2020 guide
Getting paid to write - a round up of my best posts
My newsletter

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John Vorhaus is the author of one of the best books on comedy writing: The Comic Toolbox. He's also a scriptwriter, artist and writing instructor.

In this week's interview, he explains:

• How to write comedy if you're not funny
• What comedy is a little like drama
• How to balance your art with business
• What he did after facing a bout of writer's block

And lots more

Resources
The Comic Toolbox
A White Belt in Art

Doctor's Without Borders


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Would you spend a career writing leadership books? And if so what would that look like?

Glenn Parker has written and published over a dozen books in this genre. He's also co-author of Positive Influence: The Leader Who Helps People Become Their Best Selfwith his son Michael.

This book demonstrates the various ways leaders have positively influenced the lives and careers of many successful people.

In this interview, Glenn explains:

• The four primary types of leaders... and how to identify your preferred style
• His ideal writing routine
• How he built and sustained a career writing leadership books
• Where he finds leadership book ideas
• His non-fiction writing research process

And lots more

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Would you like to get into sports writing?

Canadian sports journalist Alex Hutchinson is the author of New York Times best-selling Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance

But he wasn't always a writer.

In his early twenties, Hutchinson competed with the Canadian Athletics Team while training as a physicist. As his running career came to an end around 2006, he transitioned into sports journalism.

The book blends Hutchinson's passion for running with his scientific training in an attempt to probe the link between the human body and mind in top athletes.

In this interview, Alex explains:

• How top performers push past discomfort to accomplish more
• Why he decided to write a sports science book
• How he got into sports writing
• The link between an introverted activity like writing and physical training
• Why sports mantras work and how anyone can use them

And lots more.

I started by asking Alex to describe how he transitioned from a career as a physicists to becoming a sports writer.

Resources:
Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance

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I've collected lots of terrible writing advice over the years, from talks, seminars, courses, and books. It's easy to find good writing advice for self-publishing, writing a book, or earning more money as a freelance or  non-fiction writer.

But what about terrible writing advice? What type of advice should you avoid if you want to become a successful author or profitable writer?

This guide to terrible writing advice also includes some practical tips from one of my favourite writers: Ernest Hemingway.

Let's dive in.

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Evernote is a tool for capturing and arranging your information and ideas. It serves as a digital file cabinet, personal notebook and project management tool.

Bethany Stephens is the founder of Soapbox Influence, a marketing agency based in Bentonville Arkansaw. Her company employs 15 people and works with Fortune 500 brands, including NBC Universal.

Stephens is also a writer and blogger who considers Evernote a key part of her creative workflow. In this interview, Beth explains:

• How she uses Evernote to capture ideas and write
• Why every writer and creative should capture ideas regularly
• What her tagging and filing system looks like
• Why she also uses Evernote for task and project management

And lots more.

I started by asking Beth to describe what her business does and why her team rely on Evernote so much.

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Could you start a creative business in two hours a day? That's how I launched Become a Writer Today. I got up early in the mornings to write, create courses and figure out what readers wanted.

I'm hardly unique.

Dane Maxwell believes anyone can do it.

He is the author of Start From Zero: Build Your Own Business and Experience True Freedom and the founder of several software-as-a-service businesses.

In this interview, Dane explains:

• How to build your creative business in two hours a day
• What to outsource if you want to increase profits fast
• How to balance your ideas with what readers, students or clients will pay for 
• Why he likes James Patterson's writing routine

And lots more.

I start by asking Dane how to build a business in two hours a day.

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