8 brutal truths you need to hear as a writer (to actually make money)

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  • @nicolascole77
    @nicolascole77  5 місяців тому +3

    If you want to learn more about the pricing strategy I use to charge more, check out this other video I made: ua-cam.com/video/ychQVw-NBuc/v-deo.html

    • @QuizmasterLaw
      @QuizmasterLaw 5 місяців тому

      Reading makes you a better writer, but writing also makes you a better writer and is usually more effective at improving your writing and also more easily monetized.

  • @apollolee2978
    @apollolee2978 5 місяців тому +17

    Gosh. I want to tell you that I really love the Coffee with Cole Series!
    The videos provide so much value and are uploaded so frequnetly!
    I read your book saying you got viral by publishing articles daily in the past, but could not fully understand how that worked.
    But now, I think I begin to understand how impactful it is to provide high-quality content consistently.
    You are literally demonstrating how it works now!!

    • @nicolascole77
      @nicolascole77  5 місяців тому +4

      So glad it’s clicking for you 💡

  • @shunikshunikan
    @shunikshunikan 4 місяці тому +5

    "There's too many successful writers out there and there's no reason you can't be one of them." 💜
    Thank you Cole for sharing your expertise with the world, and being an inspiration. You are truly an amazing writer.

  • @ChristinaKellerWriter
    @ChristinaKellerWriter 5 місяців тому +14

    Fiction writer here. Loved this video. I have a friend who regularly puts out a novel every 2 years. She is a full-time writer. She always says the best marketing for your book is... to write another book. LOL. I've learned this year that I am no longer a panser. I have accepted that I write more and better quality when I outline my stories. It took some self reflection, but I want to grow as a writer. You can't do that if you don't grow. Thanks again for the video.👍

    • @nicolascole77
      @nicolascole77  5 місяців тому +4

      That's what I've learned too. Don't worry about marketing, just worry about writing the next book. ONWARDS

  • @ManuelSalvatoreMartone
    @ManuelSalvatoreMartone 5 місяців тому +7

    I can't thank you enough for this series. After having had Ship 30 I think that the coffee with Cole is the BONUS addon everyone needs. After that, sometime is frustrating for me because I can't see me overcoming all the obstacles and issues I had and I have, but, listening to you help me tremendously a lot.
    Thank you very much.. from Rome, Italy.

    • @nicolascole77
      @nicolascole77  5 місяців тому +2

      I’m so glad. Keep writing, it gets easier. PS love Italy! 🇮🇹

  • @giovannitertulli
    @giovannitertulli 5 місяців тому +6

    Exactly what I needed to hear as I am half way through Ship 30. I must double my effort.

  • @tejasvisaxena3857
    @tejasvisaxena3857 5 місяців тому +5

    I can't thank you enough for sharing such great depths of knowledge!
    You don't romanticise anything about writing industry, make it overwhelming in such a good way that always encourages me to figure out what's writing is to me and how far I can take this as a full time career.
    Thanks again for all of your efforts with each video!!👏

    • @nicolascole77
      @nicolascole77  5 місяців тому

      That's the goal. So glad you're finding it helpful!

  • @AbundanceImagination
    @AbundanceImagination 4 місяці тому +2

    Every upcoming writer in the world, needs to see your videos and content. Thanks.

  • @scootydub
    @scootydub 5 місяців тому +2

    This video is a masterclass on mindset. I loved every minute of it. Point #7 on effective vs “good” writing is so important.

  • @KiaOrion
    @KiaOrion 5 місяців тому +2

    So many gems in this one. That last one hits HOME 👊

  • @mariavalente6304
    @mariavalente6304 5 місяців тому +3

    this is amazing! talk more about fiction writing

    • @nicolascole77
      @nicolascole77  5 місяців тому +3

      On my list! Didn't know so many people wanted to hear about that topic. Now I know!

  • @darshit_poriya
    @darshit_poriya 5 місяців тому +1

    Need to hear this again and again.
    It will help me to stop repeating the same mistakes over and over again 👍
    Going to write another thread on this 🙌 to consolidate all the learning in one place!
    Thanks cole for combining it all together 🔥

    • @nicolascole77
      @nicolascole77  5 місяців тому

      Epic! Can't wait to read the summary thread :)

  • @franktarczynski7229
    @franktarczynski7229 5 місяців тому +2

    Been following your’s and Dickie’s journey since the start of Ship30. Really solid content both of you are putting out.

  • @JohnVial-ku2oz
    @JohnVial-ku2oz 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video! I feel like I asked for this one and it was great.

  • @linggafadlurazaq2900
    @linggafadlurazaq2900 4 місяці тому +1

    great content as always

  • @sowercookie
    @sowercookie 5 місяців тому +1

    The reading thing is so true! I hang out in writer Discords and this is such a common take, and when I point out writing is the only thing that makes you good at writing people argue with me 🤷‍♀️

  • @BucketOfMarbles
    @BucketOfMarbles 14 днів тому

    Another great video man, thanks for paying attention in college

  • @teban-lopez
    @teban-lopez 5 місяців тому +1

    Love your teachings ... ❤ Thank you!

  • @eliottprigent
    @eliottprigent 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you boss !

  • @sufirafaee8784
    @sufirafaee8784 5 місяців тому +2

    Watched this video 3 times since you posted it 19 hours ago. I think this wasn't meant to be a masterpiece like what you said in this video, but it is to me ❤

  • @munchingmogul
    @munchingmogul 4 місяці тому +1

    I ended up here because when I saw the link to this in my inbox it said "coffe with cole" And I just so happen to be drinking coffee right now

  • @rochellegracilla6157
    @rochellegracilla6157 4 місяці тому

    Thanks Cole, I needed this kick to get unstuck !!!

  • @evamuller8935
    @evamuller8935 Місяць тому

    Thanky Cole.

  • @megwriter3power-gg6ml
    @megwriter3power-gg6ml 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for your input. I’m over 50 and thinking of writing a group of short stories and posting them into a blog. Also, I’d be interested in doing writing research for even fiction writers as a service🇺🇸🇬🇧

  • @patrickhennessy8022
    @patrickhennessy8022 5 місяців тому +2

    So I'm at the 8:50 mark...this video is a REAL..."I wish I had this when I got started."
    I'm a retired Fraud Investigator, I guarantee that I know when someone is talking/publishing BS.
    This is not a click-bait, marketing, cut-n-paste, standard video with the real intent to just get you to
    buy some stuff.

  • @derekotsuji9037
    @derekotsuji9037 Місяць тому

    How do I increase time on task? That's the first thing I must do. Write, write, write. Then I can start worrying about the next seven truths.

  • @evamuller8935
    @evamuller8935 Місяць тому

    Thanks, Cole..... Just had to correct the typo. 😆

  • @JohnPatrickWeiss
    @JohnPatrickWeiss 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for diving into fiction advice. I read your online writing book, which was excellent. But I’m interested in writing fiction. And worse, I prefer more literary prose, which probably assures poverty.

    • @nicolascole77
      @nicolascole77  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the kind words. I love literary fiction too. Just worth acknowledging (objectively) literary fiction is also the smallest market of readers, making it the hardest to successfully monetize. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t write it, just means you shouldn’t bank on it paying the rent-and should look to monetize your writing talents in other ways.

  • @darshit_poriya
    @darshit_poriya 5 місяців тому +1

    I wanted to write more but finding difficult to create a holistic outline as a result spending major time searching for content rather than writing content.
    How to research relevant content faster?
    I think a lot of writers struggling with it.
    It would be helpful if you create a banger video on that 🔥

    • @Quintessentialmen
      @Quintessentialmen 5 місяців тому +1

      Follow his advice on writing in different places. Get feedback. Just write a little every day.

  • @gabrielpulido7145
    @gabrielpulido7145 5 місяців тому +1

    As a fiction writer, how can you implement ghostwriting? How will PGA help in selling my own fiction? And in what niche would you ghostwrite in?
    Thanks Cole!

    • @nicolascole77
      @nicolascole77  4 місяці тому +1

      Give this one a watch! -- ua-cam.com/video/ZxhFXvmt_2Q/v-deo.html

  • @jerryloncey
    @jerryloncey 5 місяців тому +1

    Thumbnail suggestion:
    Switch out your title text with the image title.
    *10 years of writing experience summarized in 37 minutes*
    If you can make the numbers rhyme, that will be awesome.
    For the image, just put your face there and write, "$10M made" or something similar.

  • @premiumghostwriter
    @premiumghostwriter 3 місяці тому

    Nicholas I like what you said about writing 10 hours a day. What do you suggest using or doing to get your time in practice writing?

  • @Torymorgan9
    @Torymorgan9 4 місяці тому

    Lil Weezy reference 🤯

  • @QuizmasterLaw
    @QuizmasterLaw 5 місяців тому

    "Moby Dick" sold under 1000 copies during Herman Melville's life.
    Ever read Kafka?
    How much did you pay for that? How often do you in fact pay $ to read a thing?

  • @WaveEchos
    @WaveEchos 3 місяці тому +1

    So reading doesn't help you improve writing. It helps you figure out what to write

  • @levmarkelov
    @levmarkelov 4 місяці тому +1

    My main takeaway: put in MORE reps

  • @АленаЧеркашина-ю6щ
    @АленаЧеркашина-ю6щ 2 місяці тому

    Hi, Nicolas! I have to ask - do you really write every day for 8-10 hours, including weekends? That sounds pretty harsh, like writing is one of the very few things in your life! Do you have time to relax or socialize or have a holiday or smth?

  • @thisricardopalma
    @thisricardopalma 5 місяців тому

    Work smarter, not harder.

  • @BSPoK
    @BSPoK 4 місяці тому +2

    Why do I feel like this is a personal development video hiding behind tips to become a writer? 🤔😅

    • @nicolascole77
      @nicolascole77  4 місяці тому +1

      It's all personal development ;)

  • @SidneyDaniellson
    @SidneyDaniellson 2 місяці тому

    🤔😳🫶🏾👏🏾🤯🥊🤷🏾‍♂️🔥🫡🥹😊😎🧐🤓🤬😭🙄🤔😲🤕what an amazing video. It’s had me thinking in so many modes.