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Write Your Way To Wealth: How To Make Money As An Author (Without Selling Your Soul)

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Storytelling is a foundational part of human civilization. Stories have been passed down from generation to generation. Even marketing and advertising is essentially a specialized form of storytelling. And if you love telling stories, then you might dream of becoming a full-time author. But where do you start? The cliche of the penniless writer is not exactly too detached from reality. Becoming a successful author is a minefield of disinterested publishers, critical notes from editors, strict deadlines, and an endless crowd of competition.  But making a good living with your writing is more realistic than you might think. And you might not even need to sell your soul to get there! Read on for our guide of how to make money as an author on your own terms. Start With A Blog Writing a book is a huge ordeal. The average novel is around 80,000 words. Even if you already have the entire story already mapped out in your mind, that would take the average person around thirt

150 Ways To Make Money Without Having To Get A Traditional Job

Working 9 to 5: What a way to make a living. Or not. Roughly one in four Americans now earns at least some of their income from the gig economy — be it driving an Uber or Lyft, selling goods online on a site like eBay or babysitting through Care.com — according to research published in 2018 by market research firm Edison Research. For 44% of gig workers, that side hustle is their primary source of income. So what are these workers earning? It varies widely (though it’s important to point out that it’s often not enough, as 80% of gig-economy employees whose work is the primary source of income say that an unexpected expense of $1,000 would be difficult to pay, Edison found). People who participate in the leasing gig economy (like renting a home on Airbnb) earn the most, at over $2,000 a month on average, according to data from JPMorgan Chase. But most others earn significantly less with the average across sectors only about $800 a month. How much workers in the gig economy ear

5 Quick Ways To Make Money Online This Summer

Now that the warmer weather is finally arriving, you can look for expenses to rise as vacations, baseball games, and concerts begin to take shape. If you’re looking for a great way to earn extra money, the internet offers a great way to make money online to fund your activities this summer. Some are actually viable money-making options all year round, so don’t hesitate to explore when you need to earn extra cash. If you need a few extra ideas for how to make money online, check out this quick list. Virtual Assistant If you have plenty of free time this summer, you could become a virtual assistant. Virtual assistants have full or part-time schedules that are pretty flexible. You’ll need a laptop, headset, good communication skills, and a willingness to work on someone else’s schedule. Become a Freelancer If you have a marketable skill like drawing, graphic design, writing, or photography you can make money online as a freelancer. Freelance writing is the best place to get start