supplemental income sources for authors (online!)

[@NatalieWestgate]

Diversification of passive income streams is something I've been brainstorming lately. I think you're right that as writers/authors we tend to think "how can I sell more books" before thinking "what other skills or ideas could generate passive income".

[@Tiffs80sdream]

Love all these ideas. I am just starting my writing journey and currently writing my first novel. I am understanding I will need to build my audience while I write so I can have people to actually buy my book haha. I'm going to start blogging on Medium simultaneously so I can create my first income source while I write and then focus on other sources later. I love the idea of Patreon!

[@cassie_hart]

This was such a helpful video, Katie. Thanks so much! I am really wanting to build community with my readers, rather than just feeling like I'm shouting into the void (most social media). I've been on the fence about creating a KZbin channel, but after watching this, I feel like it's probably a good place for me to be - once I can get comfortable on video anyway! lol

[@NatalieWestgate]

Same! I've taken a (fairly long) break from youtube due to irl things, but will be getting back to it over the next month - the booktube community is really fun! :) Instagram also has a great bookstagram community, as an extra place to think about.

[@cassie_hart]

@@NatalieWestgate I'm so bad at Instagram! LOL I need to try and do better though. I think I'm lacking that genuine connection I crave on there. Will have to follow your channel for when you get back to posting on youtube

[@NatalieWestgate]

@@cassie_hart oh, thank you! I hope you enjoy the new videos :) With Instagram it can be good to start interacting/chatting on other posts to make book friends that way - at least that's what helped me feel more comfortable posting and chatting on my own profile eventually. :)

[@sadiescap]

For some reason this video did not show up in my notifications! Thank you so much for mentioning it on IG so I didn't miss it!

[@kaylagracereads]

Can you recommend some of your favourite podcasts??

[@storiesbydesirae]

Thank you for these tips and reminders! There are many outlets for us, we just have to figure out what is best for us!

[@margaretcapers2368]

yes I just applied for an online writing gig.

[@milomazli]

These are super valuable advices!!! Thank you so much Katie for bringing us SUCH HIGH QUALITY VIDEOS!!! Thank you - thank you - thank you!!

[@emmaberger3748]

I am not an author but as always I watch all ur vids and I think this is so informative and super cool!

[@MariJadeWrites]

Thank you for the tips ☺️ I am trying my best to build extra income streams with Amazon KDP (coloring books only for now) and want to monetize my KZbin channel as well ☺️ working with an editor to soon (hopefully) publish my first novel as well.

[@Katesbookdate]

Ohhh exciting! Best of luck!🥳

[@micamyx]

Thank you for the tips!

[@lovelather9012]

Did your invitation from Instagram come through the app or an email?? Waiting on mine, wondering if I missed it 😂🤪

[@Katesbookdate]

It was just a pop up notification in the app! I think you can also check if you’re eligible by going to the “business” area in the app