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The Writing Biz Podcast
Writing Is Art. Your Career Is a Business.
The Writing Biz podcast shows writers how to think like entrepreneurs, offering practical strategies for platform building, revenue growth, marketing systems, and mindset development to create sustainable, professional writing businesses.
About The Writing Biz Podcast
The traditional publishing advice leaves a massive gap between writing "The End" and actually making a living. The Writing Biz Podcast is your dedicated digital hub for closing that gap.
Hosted by Eastern North Carolina-based writer, web designer, and digital strategist Laura Williams, this show bypasses the vague inspiration and delivers the exact business systems, marketing automation, and audience-growth frameworks required of the modern author-entrepreneur.
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What You Can Expect
Our episodes cover a wide range of topics designed to help writers succeed in the business landscape.
Navigating Publishing Trends
Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest publishing industry developments.
Effective Marketing Strategies
Learn how to effectively promote your work and build a loyal audience.
Monetizing Your Writing
Discover ways to turn your passion for writing into a profitable career.
Networking with Industry Leaders
Gain access to interviews with top professionals who share their secrets to success.
What Our Listeners Say
"Love what you're doing with this project. I've learned a lot already!"
"I never realized how much I needed this podcast until I started listening."
"Thank you for helping me to make sense of my writing business."
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My First Book Took 5 Years: Writing With a Full-Time Job
Attorney Bryan Prosek shares how he writes books while working a full-time job. He offers tips on author productivity, book marketing, and publishing.
The Truth About ADHD for Writers No One Tells You
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My Brain Isn’t Broken: Turning ADHD Into a Writing Superpower
My Brain Isn't Broken: Turning ADHD Into a Writing Superpower Ever stared at a blank screen with fifteen tabs open, your brain firing five ideas at...
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This guide walks through the five areas that determine whether a collaborative project ships clean or collapses under its own confusion: platform selection, role and permission setup, contributor agreements, versioned editorial workflows, and style guide creation.