Comments on: Yes, I have gotten more commercial lately

By: Ymarsakar

Ymarsakar — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:04:49 +0000

The way to get income is to build a larger audience. Most of your work should be in self advertisement, and let the ads… advertise passively for themselves. They don’t advertise you, for example. They’re not building you a greater market segment, for example.

By: Bookworm

Bookworm — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:32:34 +0000

Kindle singles? Kali, that's a brilliant idea!! I will definitely explore that, although I won't give up on the book I'm writing now, because it definitely comes from a part of my brain that's been yearning to get onto paper (or e-paper, I guess).

By: kali

kali — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:16:34 +0000

Book, this blog entry by Dean Wesley Smith is probably the most blunt and practical advice on indie writing out there: http://www.deanwesleysmith.com/?p=6208

The core of his argument is that writers must look on writing as a long-term endeavor. To make a reasonable return requires regular investment (ie, new writing) and patience. If you need income now, yes, you need that day job. But you have an incredible backlog of good writing with this blog, and rather than start a large project such as a new book (which can eat your brain) think about putting up articles and pricing them cheaply–for example, as Kindle Singles.