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Apr 2025
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Nicolas Cole
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Most writers stay broke because they romanticize the craft instead of learning the business. In this no-fluff video, I break down why talented writers struggle financially, the real cost of inaction, why your niche isn’t the problem, and the brutal truths you need to accept to actually make money as a writer. If you're tired of struggling and ready to turn your writing into a profitable career, this video will give you the mindset shift and strategies you need. Stop making excuses—start writing smarter.


(00:00) Why you stay broke.

(06:25) The cost of inaction.

(14:37) Why you’re not an idiot…or a genius.

(23:23) Brutal truths you need to hear.

(24:40) You Have To Work Twice As Hard As Everyone Else

(30:24) You Need To Become A World Class Marketer

(36:44) Making Money Exclusively As An Author Is Unnecessarily Hard 40:59 You Can’t Measure Success Over Days, You Have To Measure It Over Decades

(46:36) Writing Is A Lottery, So Optimize For Volume

(48:36) Reading Does Not Make You A Better Writer, Writing Makes You A Better Writer

(52:22) There Is No Such Thing As Good Or Bad Writing, Only Effective Or Ineffective Writing 55:00 If You Aren’t Achieving Your Goals As A Writer, It Is Your Fault


🔗 Other videos I think you'll enjoy:

8 Services To Make $10k/Mo As A Writer (FREE Masterclass): https://youtu.be/dqiQO7pLg94

10 Reasons You Aren’t Writing Online (And How To Fix Them): https://youtu.be/QeE_vPNatUQ

5 Reasons Why You Should Start Writing Online: https://youtu.be/eRs50KrGAmA

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