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- Article Excerpt (Intro): 2026 is shaping up to be a challenging year. Economic signals point toward uncertainty, and for writers, who often rely on irregular income, this can feel particularly stressful. But with some planning, you can safeguard both your finances and your creative life. Here’s a guide to help writers brace for the hardships that may come and keep the ink flowing, no matter what.
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- Article Excerpt (Intro): 💸 Freelance writers: tired of wondering where all your money went? Here’s one simple hack that can save your finances and your sanity — no complicated spreadsheets required.
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Publishing your first book is exciting — but it can also get expensive fast. From editing and cover design to marketing and distribution, costs add up, and many first-time authors overspend in their rush to get their work out into the world.
The good news? You can publish a professional-quality book without draining your savings. With smart planning, budget-friendly strategies, and a clear understanding of where to spend (and where to save), you can bring your book to market without financial regret.
In this guide, you’ll discover practical, affordable tips for every stage of the self-publishing process — so you can invest wisely, avoid common money traps, and publish a book you’re proud of on a budget.
✅ Ready to dive in? Let’s start with how to plan your publishing budget the right way.
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I wish I could impress upon clients the importance of sending your shit on time and paying on time. As a freelancer, and you probably already know this, there is a date by which a client’s money is worth $0, and that date is as soon as you realize that they’re money won’t cover X bill. I have two clients that are regularly late. I literally have these two clients listed on a calendar with the dates they must have their articles to me, and the dates by which they MUST pay. If they miss those dates, I mentally write off the money and start re-earning it. I don’t know if they think they’re being cute by creating drama or think they’re holding this money over my head because if I’m desperate I’ll do their shit faster. It’s the exact opposite.
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I just saw a LinkedIn post demanding authors buy their own ISBNs from Bowker. Sure, ISBNs are necessary for most books—but spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on them before you even sell a book? Think twice.
Every dollar you spend on your book is a dollar you have to earn back before you break even, much less make a profit. Here’s what you need to know about ISBNs in 2025 to avoid wasting money.
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