8 brutal truths you need to hear as a writer (to actually make money)

👻 Looking to START ghostwriting? Click here: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=CWC12YT&htrafficsource=youtube_organic&utm_source=CWC12 In this video, you'll discover eight essential but brutal truths every aspiring writer needs to hear to turn their passion into a profitable career. Drawing from my journey from a broke fiction writer to a multimillion-dollar business owner, I share invaluable insights on ghostwriting, email marketing, newsletter creation, and the distinct strategies needed for both nonfiction and fiction writing. You'll learn why writing is a multi-decade game where volume trumps perfection, and how real rewards like trust and word-of-mouth compound over time. Packed with practical advice, this video will help you elevate your craft and build a sustainable online writing business, whether you're just starting out or looking to level up in the digital age. 00:00 Intro 01:16 You Have To Work Twice As Hard As Everyone Else 07:02 You Need To Become A World Class Marketer 13:27 Making Money Exclusively As An Author Is Unnecessarily Hard 17:44 You Can’t Measure Success Over Days, You Have To Measure It Over Decades 23:22 Writing Is A Lottery, So Optimize For Volume 25:22 Reading Does Not Make You A Better Writer, Writing Makes You A Better Writer 29:09 There Is No Such Thing As Good Or Bad Writing, Only Effective Or Ineffective Writing 31:48 If You Aren’t Achieving Your Goals As A Writer, It Is Your Fault 36:56 Conclusion --- Hey there! My name is Nicolas Cole, and I have been writing on the Internet since 2007. Today, I run a portfolio of writing businesses that does over $5,000,000 in annual revenue. My books, products, programs, and platforms are what I wish I'd had at the beginning of my writing career—back when I was 23 years old, had just graduated college with a degree in Fiction Writing, and had no idea how to make money as a writer. My goal with this YouTube channel is to pass along everything I've learned (and am still learning) about digital writing, ghostwriting, self-publishing, and becoming a multi-millionaire digital writer with you. So, if you want to know how to turn your passion for writing into a lucrative career, and you're looking for a digital writing mentor, maybe I can help. Everything I share on this channel is from hard-learned lessons in the trenches. I've made every mistake out there. Hopefully, you pick up a golden nugget or two that helps you on your journey. (And if I earn your trust, I hope to see you in one of our programs!) "Nobody makes a living as a writer." I hate that cliché—and I've proved it's not true. Keep practicing your art. Keep learning about the business. And most importantly, keep writing. Cole 🔗 Other videos I think you'll enjoy: This Should Be Every Writer's Pricing Strategy (charge more!): https://youtu.be/ychQVw-NBuc How I Would Make My First $100,000/Yr As A Writer (Starting Over): https://youtu.be/8IMwkO0d6Dg 20 Tiny Copywriting Tips That Make A Huge Difference: https://youtu.be/FXXkBIkAq-4 --- ✍️ Want to start writing online? Download this free Ultimate Guide to get started: https://yt.startwritingonline.com 🚢 Ready to build your daily writing habit and accelerate your trajectory as a Digital Writer? Join Ship 30 for 30: https://www.ship30for30.com 👻 Want me to be your ghostwriting mentor? Apply to join our Premium Ghostwriting Academy: https://yt.premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=CWC#12YT&htrafficsource=youtube_organic 🤖 Need some help learning how to leverage AI as a writer? Check out our favorite ChatGPT prompts for writers: https://yt.startwritingwithai.com 💻 Want an endless supply of proven, viral-worthy digital writing templates? Check out our software platform, Typeshare: https://typeshare.co 🧙‍♂️Are you a fiction writer? Here's a crash course on how to turn timeless storytelling frameworks into game-changing ChatGPT prompts: https://yt.startfictionwritingwithai.com/ 📚 For more information on my books, businesses, and other writings, visit my website: https://www.nicolascole.com