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Jun 2024
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How to Make $10k/Month as a Writer - Nic...

Ali Abdaal
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In today’s episode, I sit down with Nicolas Cole, and we explore the fastest path to making $10,000 per month as a writer, why monetising through a service is often more effective than selling products, and we debunk the myth that you need a large following to start earning money.

We also cover the pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing and delve into the intricacies of book deals and distribution.

Finally, we discuss Feel-Good Productivity, the process of writing a book, overcoming self-doubt, and the benefits of immersive writing sprints.

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(00:00) Introduction 
(03:48) The Fastest Path to Monetisation
(08:00) The Value of Your Knowledge
(19:08) The ROI of Free Work
(25:26) The Three Services Every Business Owner Needs
(26:47) Identifying Potential Clients 
(40:46) The Abundance Mindset 
(57:35) Doing the Work
(01:09:26) Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing
(01:29:19) Overcoming Self-Doubt 
(01:46:55) Expanding the Feel-Good Productivity Category
(01:57:41) Immersive Writing Sprints


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