Making a Living as a Writer
Being a best-selling author of books that people actually recognize might not always be all it’s chalked up to be. I’ve been open that one of my dreams is to write something thither people read – and on a large scale. The fact is, you might not always actually make a living as a writer, even if your books are noteworthy and best-selling. And even if you do, traditional books might not always be the most lucrative publishing venue these days.
Here is a prime example…
Stephen L. Nelson authored the best-selling Quicken for Dummies and QuickBooks for Dummies books. We can assume he did quite well. Nonetheless, his self-published series of do-it-yourself incorporation kits and limited liability company formation kits make him more money than his traditionally published titles.
The internet is an amazing tool. Self-publishing has really taken off since the age of the web entered our world. Nelson has been able to kits for every U.S. state via his website. The Do-it-yourself New York Incorporation Kits are just one example.
The free articles on the website are worth a read, too. I’m actually in the middle of figuring out how I want to incorporate my freelance business and Nelson has an article that discusses the tax benefits of the different types of incorporation.
If you’re a writer by nature, by heart, or by way of your education; don’t waste your talent. You can absolutely take advantage of the self-publishing tools available to find your niche and make it work for you. Nelson’s niche is his series of incorporation kits.
What’s yours?
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