10 ways to make money as an author or writer (besides selling books)


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11 ways to make money with your email list

Looking for effective ways to make money with email marketing? We'll show you how to calculate your potential income plus showcase examples from creators doing exactly what you should be doing—making money from email marketing.


How this creator built a sustainable business using Kit

Jo Franco switched to Kit because she wanted to build an empire with intricate systems and processes. Here's how she makes more money now than when she had a YouTube channel with a million subscribers.

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Organize your tags and segments without the scroll marathon

We heard your feedback about managing your growing tag and segment lists. Now you can create, edit, and organize them without endless scrolling. Your workspace stays clean as your business grows. Create new tags and segments with one click, edit multiple entries efficiently, and easily delete the ones that no longer serve you.


Embed X posts into your emails and landing pages

It’s quick and easy to pull a post from X into your Kit emails and landing pages. Just copy the post URL, paste it into your email or landing page editor, and you’re good to go. Read more about X embeds.

Here are a few ways you can use this feature:

  • Get your subscribers thinking. Find a thought-provoking post on X, and pull it into your latest Broadcast. It could spark some interesting conversations between you and your subscribers.
  • Ask your subscribers to reply to one of your posts on X. This could help keep the conversation going on your X post—and gets your subscribers engaged with your content on different platforms.
  • Use a post as a testimonial. Has someone tweeted about the great experience they had with your newsletter or webinar? Pull that post onto a landing page as social proof of the work you do.

10 ways to make money as an author or writer (besides selling books)

Want to make a full-time income as an author or writer? Here's how to diversify your income streams while using your writing skills.

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How to set up your first paid newsletter in 7 steps

You’re already writing emails, planning blog posts, and staying active on social media. Why not turn that effort into recurring income? This guide teaches you how to create a paid newsletter to further connect with your audience and increase your income.


Cara Ray, Writer

The secret to enjoying God’s Word is holy leisure—slowing down and savoring God and the Bible. Subscribe to receive weekly devotionals about life, leisure, and the pursuit of holiness.

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Sarah Stewart

Each week, ex-pharmacist Sarah shares practical tips and personal stories about running a values-led business, managing time wisely and creating more space for what matters most in her newsletter, Time Management Dispensary.

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Laurier Mandin’s Need Feed

Leap ahead daily with action-oriented insights in a minute or two for creating and marketing stuff people really NEED. Punchy messages that brighten your inbox with a thought-provoking cartoon image.

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How to create and send email surveys that help you understand your audience

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