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Stop Telling Me Writers Make Money by Only Writing
That’s a big lie.
I’m a real writer.
Writers shouldn’t sell anything.
You can make money just by writing. Selling is a sin.
Wrong.
In microeconomics, every action in our society boils down to two things: buying and selling.
But most people, especially writers, miss the point.
Most people hate the word “sales.”
They think, If I sell something, I’ll be a salesperson.
Then, if I’m a salesperson, I’ll come off as salesy.
Then, if I’m salesy, everyone around me will hate me.
No, no, no.
Even if you’ve never gone door-to-door.
Even if you’ve never been part of an MLM.
You’re still a salesperson. Surprise.
But what you’re selling isn’t some product or get-rich-quick scheme — it’s your valuable time.
You don’t need an economics degree to understand this:
In our economy, you have two choices: trade your time for money or trade money for your time.
Creating a product and then selling it is one way to get time back.
But, Ron, I’m a real real writer.
I don’t wanna sell anything. Selling is a sin.
- E.L. James made bucks by licensing the soundtrack of her Fifty Shades series, including Ellie Goulding’s hit “Love Me Like You Do.”
- George R. R. Martin sold the rights to “Game of Thrones” and turned his novels into one of the biggest TV series ever, along with a bunch of collectibles like swords.
- James Clear, a New York Times bestseller, sells courses, apps, and so much more.
Top writers are top salespeople.
But you might not know this because you’ve closed your eyes, ears, and mind.
I know it’s tough when reality doesn’t match what you believe.
I’ll give you a big hug.
I was shocked too when I learned this truth.
