Business of Freelance Writing: A Live Write Publish Podcast

You’ve seen the videos in your feed. Use AI to write a novel in only hours! But, does it work? I put two models to the test to see if I could generate a readable novel in less than a day. Spoiler alert: I only got four chapters in before deciding whether it’s possible or not. Read the full blog post at: https://livewritepublish.com/i-tried-to-write-a-novel-using-ai/ Will I finish and publish that novel? Yes! But not with AI. Watch this space for details. Thanks for reading Live Write Publish! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Live Write Publish at livewritepublish.substack.com/subscribe

Ever felt stuck in survival mode? You're not alone—and you don’t have to stay there. In this episode, I break down what I’m calling freelance poverty thinking and how to shift into a more strategic, sustainable mindset as a freelance writer.Hear tips and questions to ask yourself to shift out of a “grind or die” mindset and into something more realistic, more sustainable, and more aligned with how you want to live. You’ll also hear two stories from the road to full-time freelancing: one about the time I burnt out on low-paying content work, and another about a colleague who finally gave herself permission to quit the grind and build a calmer, more aligned freelance life.If you’re ready to stop scrambling and start leading a focused freelancing life, this is your mindset reset.🎧 Listen in—and get more actionable advice in the companion blog post at LiveWritePublish.com (link goes straight to the post!)📩 Did you get value from this episode? Please consider forwarding it to a freelancer friend who needs to hear this message! Get full access to Live Write Publish at livewritepublish.substack.com/subscribe

You don’t need a special degree or a certain number of years of experience to build steady writing income. This episode breaks down the path I took to break the six-figure mark and create a foundation for a steady freelance writing career. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t happen overnight, but it can happen with consistent effort. Here are resources mentioned in (or related to) the podcast*: ✅ The Associated Press Stylebook: 2024-2026 ✅ The Associated Press Guide to News Writing✅ 10 Essential Copywriting Books Every Writer Should Read✅ 10 High-Paying Freelance Writing Niches in 2025✅ Live Write Publish 7 Days to Freelancing Course* Some links are affiliate links, meaning LWP earns a small commission at no cost to you! Thank you for your support. 💜 Music I Use: Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by The Sleeping Cliffs - Skipping Class - https://thmatc.co/?l=FCED13F5#freelancewriting #freelancingadvice #howtofreelance #writingbusiness Get full access to Live Write Publish at livewritepublish.substack.com/subscribe

Beginners and old pros alike can benefit from a year-end review and planning session. As we close out 2024, follow along with these brief exercises to set the stage for more opportunities and more income in 2025. Download the free writing success blueprint for this episode to make things easy! Get full access to Live Write Publish at livewritepublish.substack.com/subscribe