S50E7 - Making the Choice to Monetize - Writing Roots

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When you are writing, we always want you to focus on creating the story for yourself. Inevitably, however, there comes a time when you will likely consider sending that story into the world for readers to consume. Making that choice to monetize – whether through direct sales or as a marketing hook for other stories – isn’t always easy. In this episode, we discuss things you should consider when approaching the topic of when and how to monetize your writing. First aired January 22, 2024.

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When you are writing, we always want you to focus on creating the story for yourself. Inevitably, however, there comes a time when you will likely consider sending that story into the world for readers to consume. Making that choice to monetize –...

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