Business for Writers

When deciding whether to write for free—or for exposure—here are 5 questions writers should ask.

Last year, I began regularly contributing to Publishers Weekly on the topic of independent authorship and publishing. Here's a list of all my columns so far:

A few lessons I've learned after more than a full year of full-time freelancing

To sell products and services directly through your website, here are a few services and tools to get up and running fast (no coding or tech help required).

In this latest podcast interview, I discuss understanding your business as an author and expanding your personal brand beyond just book sales.

I was delighted to be a guest on Stephen Campbell's podcast, The Author Biz.

Note from Jane: Today's guest post is from Joanna Penn (@thecreativepenn), and is based on her new book, Business for Authors:

From a recent op-ed at the New York Times: Writers may always have worried about money, but now seems a

U.S. tax code encourages new businesses by permitting entrepreneurs to offset losses from one business from other income as long as the owner has a serious intent to operate the business at a profit.

Is there a difference between being an author versus running a business as an author? In this interview with Joanna Penn,

Your productivity and growth are a direct result of forming a business plan (and sticking to it); here are 7 steps—plus a template—for creating your own.

Best Business Advice for Writers (Sept 2013): a monthly link round-up where I share the best online articles focused on the business of writing and publishing.

Best Business Advice for Writers is a monthly link round-up where I share the best online articles focused on the business of writing and publishing.

How to find health insurance if you're a self-employed writer.

Best Business Advice for Writers is a monthly link round-up where I share the best online articles focused on the business of writing and publishing.

In this talk from the 2013 Midwest Writers Workshop, I explain the process of growing my readership since 2008, then share a few key principles I follow to make it an enjoyable and sustainable process.

Best Business Advice for Writers is a monthly link round-up where I share the best online articles focused on the business of writing and publishing. Share any best reads you've found lately in the comments.

Best Business Advice for Writers is a list of the best online articles focused on the business of writing and publishing.

Best Business Advice for Writers is a monthly link round-up where I share the best online articles focused on the business

Best Business Advice for Writers is a monthly link round-up where I share the best online articles focused on the business

Best Business Advice for Writers is a monthly link round-up where I share the best online articles focused on the business of writing and publishing.

Best Business Advice for Writers is a monthly link round-up where I share the best online articles focused on the business of writing and publishing.

Best Business Advice for Writers is a monthly link round-up that shares the best articles online focused on the business of writing and publishing.

For a couple years, I curated a weekly round-up of links called Best Tweets for Writers. I had fun doing