Three Pillars of Sustainable Creative Income
A Teacher is a respectable job, if I can earn what a teacher earns, while doing what I love, that’s a dream job!
At 41, I had zero published books.
Three years later: 9 books in the market, 3 coming out this year, 4 more set for the coming years.
But here’s what made the income sustainable:
Pillar 1: Multiple Income Streams
Don’t rely on one perfect client. Build several smaller income sources. Part-time job + freelance clients + writing on substack.
Pillar 2: Realistic Income Targets
You’re not aiming for rockstar money on day one. A teacher makes a respectable living. If you can make teacher salary from your art, you’re off to the races.
Pillar 3: Systems That Work During Dry Spells
Have backup plans. Keep promoting even when busy. Build relationships before you need them.
The most misunderstood part? You don’t need to be at the top to make a living. You just need to be consistent, professional, and connected.
I’m going to continue giving you free creative hot takes like these daily, however if you’re ….
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At 40 I used what I learned from almost a decade in startups and applied it to building a creative career, community and a couple of bestselling substacks.
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Recordings of previous sessions.
I’ve helped readers develop their creative practice, get agents, get noticed, get work and in their words it’s change their life.
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