{"id":26872,"date":"2019-03-12T07:53:19","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T14:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackchateauenterprises.com\/?p=26872"},"modified":"2021-03-17T12:31:18","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T19:31:18","slug":"4-simple-ways-to-make-money-as-a-struggling-author","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackchateauenterprises.com\/4-simple-ways-to-make-money-as-a-struggling-author\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Simple Ways to Make Money as a New Author"},"content":{"rendered":"

4 Simple Ways to Make Extra Money as a New\u00a0Author<\/strong><\/h3>\n

By Phil\u00a0Giangrande<\/p>\n


\n\"\"<\/strong>Becoming a full time author is no easy task.\u00a0 Especially in the beginning, authors who are just starting out often find side hustles to add extra income. Many self-published authors, and even traditionally-published authors, have other sources of income.<\/p>\n

As of 2017, according to The Author\u2019s Guild, the median income for US authors was down to an anemic $6,080. Those are pretty discouraging numbers, huh?<\/p>\n

One option, especially if you are starting out, is\u00a0finding supplemental forms of income. Here are a few ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n

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Supplemental Income Streams for Authors<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ghostwrite, Edit, Proofread, Blog<\/strong><\/h4>\n

People need writers. There is plenty of work to be found by being a hired gun for small to medium sized businesses. Many of these companies don\u2019t have full marketing departments and therefore, hire freelancers to help get their message out. Do a little research to find writing and editing gigs.<\/p>\n

Imagine being able to write articles or blogs about products and services you love. It can be a great way to earn extra income while still pursuing your dream of being a writer. Plus, many writers support each other through guest posts and writing for each others’ blogs.<\/p>\n

Become a Consultant\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Consultants can make a pretty good hourly rate, in fact, some command a massive one. Don\u2019t be afraid to put yourself out there as an expert. If you\u2019re writing non-fiction, then you\u2019re already positioning yourself as an expert, but what if you write fiction? Maybe people need help with constructing a believable sci-fi world and you can help. Perhaps you\u2019ve written a historical fiction novel and have become an expert on your particular subject through the massive amount of research required to write the book. It might be you\u2019ve become an expert on online dating through writing your romance novels.\u00a0 The point is, there are opportunities for creative thinkers to make some extra money while providing a very necessary service.<\/p>\n

There are a few different ways to consult.\u00a0 Some people will want to meet in person one on one for which you can charge a premium.\u00a0 Others will be happy to pay for consultations over the phone or online.<\/p>\n

White Pages and Special Reports<\/strong><\/h4>\n

White pages and Special Reports are typically PDF\u2019s that are 4-7 pages long and address a specific hot button issue that\u2019s creating a challenge for your target demo. These can be real money-makers if they\u2019re solving a problem.\u00a0 Also, because they are inexpensively priced, they appeal to a wider swath of buyers.\u00a0 How would next month look for you if 1,000 people bought your $5 Special Report?\u00a0 Is\u00a0five bucks really too much to spend to solve a major problem in your life?<\/p>\n

The great thing about White Pages and Special Reports is that they can be delivered digitally.\u00a0 No printing costs!\u00a0 Offer them though your email-list, on your social media accounts and anywhere else you will find people who are suffering from the problem that you are solving.<\/p>\n

Now, this doesn\u2019t mean you should give up on your dream of being a successful author.\u00a0 As a matter of fact, we can help with that. Contact us<\/a> about your author goals and find out if you’re ready to start promoting your work as an author.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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