How Much Time Do You Spend Writing And How Much Time Marketing?

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Today I’m talking about a common question I get asked all the time - how much time do you spend writing and how much time on marketing?
Assumes the job of a writer is just writing, but it has always included marketing
Marketing generally IS writing - whether it's blogging, prepping for a video or a podcast, or writing social media, writing text is the cornerstone of marketing. It can also be creative.
The question implies that only the 'writing' side is valid, whereas marketing can also achieve some of the goals of writing e.g. many people who have found my videos and audio podcast useful have not read my books, but I have still been useful on their author journey. Content marketing, in particular, can achieve the goals of writing - education, entertainment, and inspiration.
Organizing your time is about splitting it into creative blocks and marketing blocks. I'm a morning person so I create in the mornings and the rest of the day is for marketing and business admin tasks (and the rest of life!) I had a day job for the first 5 years of writing (2006 - 2011) and I would get up at 5am and write before work, then do marketing tasks in the evening, splitting the weekend days into two as well.
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If you have any questions, please do leave them below in the comments and I’ll answer them and maybe add them to my list for future videos.

[@ClintLoweTube]

A great work ethic, Joanna. can't believe you did all that working full time. Success earned.

[@thecreativepenn]

Thanks - I basically gave up everything else in life to focus on changing career to become a writer. You get what you focus on, right!

[@tinajillings4993]

Another brilliant video!

[@TikiriHerath]

This is amazing content, as always. Thank you! Would you be doing a video on best ways to market a novel series?

[@thecreativepenn]

Great idea - I'll do one once Valley of Dry Bones is out and I have some new thoughts on this - it's book 10 in a series so will be a good one to talk about.

[@k9hannibal]

You are always so motivating! Thanks for all the videos! First draft done and book 2 started of a 3 part co-writen serial thanks to your help!!! Also, wear more of that gorgeous blue, it brings out your eyes, you’re a beautiful person inside and out! Hope to meet you one day in person! Have a great day!

[@thecreativepenn]

Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@helpingauthorslaunch]

Awesome video. Thank you, Joanna! I love the idea of dividing your day into thirds and your philosophy that writing encompasses creating IP assets.

[@thecreativepenn]

Glad you liked it - I really think too many writers separate out marketing as somehow "uncreative" when a blog and a podcast can also be IP assets!

[@lloomer4073]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge in such an honest and genuine way. I am just starting a new chapter in my life that involves marketing my first book and I appreciate your positivity very much. Lise-Lotte

[@thecreativepenn]

Thanks Lise-Lotte and all the best with your book!

[@Ray-bm5jv]

Thank you So Much Mrs P For this Video on writing,Marketing counterbalance. I am still very new to the entrepreneurship sector and this really helped me learn about myself and my Business. Thanks Again and I Wish You have A Great Day! Rayhaan

[@adhsnuggles]

Do you have any videos on how to write a business plan for authors?

[@thecreativepenn]

I cover it in this interview - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oovQpqqjarmhZ7s - and also in my book, Business for Authors: www.thecreativepenn.com/businessbook/

[@adhsnuggles]

The Creative Penn thank you

[@ClintLoweTube]

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