18: The pros and cons of becoming a full-time writer

How many of us have dreamed of ditching our 9 to 5 job to become a full-time writer? In 2020, Jody Leber-Pay quit her job in financial services to write books. Under the pen name, Bradley Pay, Jody has written two novels so far in The Spectrum Series with her co-author Robin Bradley. 

Jody shares how she prepared to make her career switch, the pros and cons of being a self-published author, and how she handles both the creative and business sides of her new career. She also offers advice if you're thinking about becoming a full-time writer.

Find Jody Leber-Pay and The Spectrum Series at:

Website: https://TheSpectrumSeries.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thespectrumseries

Amazon Author’s Page: www.amazon.com/Bradley-Pay/e/B085FXJJN5/

Goodreads Author’s Page: www.goodreads.com/author/show/20021721.Bradley_Pay

Resources:

Writer’s Digest webinars: www.writersdigest.com/webinars

Reedsy webinars: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) webinars: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G202193640

TED Talks about writing: www.ted.com/topics/writing


More episodes for making a career change after age 50:
Ep 4: Aged out: Making a career switch at over 50
Ep 16: Starting a new career after 50
Ep 21: A side hustle results in a career switch
Ep 23: How being bilingual helps your new career
Ep 32: How to make a career change after 50
Ep 41: Pursuing your passion at any age

 

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