How I Made My First 6-Figures as a Writer by Thinking Like a Business, Not Just an Artist

Want to make money writing? Learn how I became a six-figure writer by shifting from an artistic mindset to a business strategy—and how you can do it too.

If you’re a writer trying to turn your passion into profit, I’ve been where you are. I was pouring my heart into words, chasing creative flow, and hoping someone would “discover” me. But here’s the truth:

I made my first 6-figures as a writer the day I stopped thinking like just an artist—and started thinking like a business owner.

That mindset shift is what helped me go from overlooked creative to paid, published, and profitable.

Why Most Writers Struggle to Make Money


Many talented writers stay broke—not because they aren’t good enough, but because they don’t treat their writing like a business. They wait to get picked, rely on passion alone, and avoid the uncomfortable (but necessary) work of marketing, selling, income streams, and scaling.

If you want to become a six-figure writer, your mindset has to change. Here’s how mine did.

The Turning Point: From Passion Project to Profitable Brand

Once I started seeing myself as both a creator and a businesswoman, everything shifted:

  • I stopped waiting for writing gigs to find me—I pitched myself.
  • I stopped undercharging—I priced based on value, not insecurity.
  • I built offers around my writing: books, coaching, Patreon, speaking engagements, ghostwriting, and more.
  • I studied what makes content sell, not just what makes it sound pretty.

I didn’t stop being an artist—I became a strategic one.

What It Takes to Be a Six-Figure Writer


Here’s what really helped me build a six-figure writing business:

✅ Owning my niche – I leaned into what made my voice unique and positioned my story as my superpower.

✅ Creating multiple streams of income – Books. Brand deals. Patreon. Ghostwriting. Teaching storytelling. All connected to my core identity as a writer.

✅ Building a personal brand – I showed up consistently on platforms like Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn. Not just as a writer, but as a thought leader and creative entrepreneur.

✅ Selling with confidence – I learned how to position my offers and show my audience the transformation my writing provides.

You Don’t Have to Wait to Be Chosen

Here’s the part I wish more writers knew: you don’t need a gatekeeper to succeed. You don’t need an agent or publisher to start making money. You need a plan, a strategy, and a shift in mindset.

Success as a writer today is about more than just talent. It’s about ownership. It’s about knowing your writing is valuable—and moving accordingly.

Ready to Build a Writing Business That Pays You?

If you’re ready to make real money from your writing, start here:

👉 Shift your mindset from artist to entrepreneur.
👉 Create offers around your writing that solve problems.
👉 Show up online with purpose and strategy.
👉 Monetize your story, your expertise, and your content.

I’ve done it. And now, I teach other creatives, professors, and entrepreneurs how to do it, too.


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