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WRITE, CONNECT, GROW, With The Writing Community Chat Show.

✍️ Hobby vs. Business: The Difference That Makes or Breaks Indie Authors.

Writing tips from The Writing Community Chat Show.

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Jul 27, 2025
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We’ve interviewed hundreds of authors over the years; New York Times bestsellers, indie legends, and everything in between. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s this:

The writers who treat their writing like a business are the ones who break through.

That’s not to say you can’t enjoy writing as a hobby (you absolutely can!). But if your goal is to earn an income, land a publishing deal, or build a readership, you need to approach your writing differently.

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