Pay The Bills with your Creative Skills with Natali Simmonds

What does it really take to turn creative passion into a sustainable, well-paid career? In this episode, I sit down with my long-time friend and multi-genre author Natali Simmonds - whose books have racked up TV deals, international publishing rights, and a serious cult following.Natali Simmonds is a multi-genre fiction author and storytelling brand consultant. She’s originally from London, and now divides her time between the UK, Spain, and the Netherlands.We talk about the real path to success, why rejection is just redirection, and how Natali leveraged self-promotion, community, and smart marketing to get exactly where she is - without compromising her creativity. This one’s for the writers, dreamers, and anyone ready to build a brand that actually brings in the money.Here are the highlights:Natali's Writing Journey and Current Success (1:48)Consistency and Persistence in Writing (3:52)Overcoming Rejections and Finding Success (6:01)Balancing Creativity and Marketability (7:41)The Role of Community and Self-Promotion (32:16)Challenges and Learnings in the Writing Career (32:40)The Importance of Branding and Self-Branding (33:19)Advice for Aspiring Authors (33:49)Connect with Natali:https://njsimmonds.com/https://www.instagram.com/njsimmonds_author/To find out more:WebsiteInstagram(FREE) THE CUSHY WORK WEEK PLAYBOOKThis podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio