1086. What does it really take to earn a living as a writer? Jane Friedman explains the multiple paths writers take — from speaking and consulting to newsletters and hybrid publishing—and offers grounded, practical advice for navigating the business of writing in 2025 and beyond.

Jane Friedman is the author of "The Business of Being a Writer."

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​​The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how.

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​​The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how.

The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how.

The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how.