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My income sources in 2023.

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January 5, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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Checking for 2024 deductibles I missed, and realized:

the Rats' Man's Lackey tales include rats as characters. Not anthropomorphic rats. Real rats, doing rat things, based on my personal observations of rats.





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February 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social
Upcoming Episode of @thewritingbiz with @AmyLBernstein How to overcome writer's imposter syndrome and master indie book marketing. Learn actionable tips to build author income. #SelfPublishing #WritingBiz #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor
August 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
elizabethcrowens.bsky.social
#author #interview on the #underconstruction #podcast with #jenniferpackard #movieindustry #insidescoop #filmindustry #entertainmentindustry #belowtheline #photography #goldenageofhollywood #writingcraft #writingbiz #writingbusiness #businessofwriting www.buzzsprout.com/2266919/...
Elizabeth Crowens – Historical Mystery Author, Former Entertainment Industry Photographer, and Script Supervisor - Under Construction by Jennifer Packard
Elizabeth Crowens is a bi-coastal author whose career bridges the worlds of film, television, and historical fiction. With experience as a unit still photographer, script supervisor, script reader, and vintage wardrobe consultant on dozens of prod...
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April 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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SOAG: WritingBiz Tips & Answers
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SOAG: WritingBiz Tips & Answers
Dec 17, 2025: Ponderings | Terms in this Ghostletter | Your Questions Answered
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December 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
sabriga.bsky.social
SOAG: WritingBiz Tips and Answers
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SOAG: WritingBiz Tips and Answers
October 29, 2025: Rewrites and Drafts | Terms in the Ghostletter | Your Questions Answered
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October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
onthewritingbiz.bsky.social
Upcoming Episode of @thewritingbiz with @AmyLBernstein How to overcome writer's imposter syndrome and master indie book marketing. Learn actionable tips to build author income. #SelfPublishing #WritingBiz #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor
August 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social
JD Barker Read Dracula at Age 8 — He Never Recovered
https://youtube.com/shorts/DeVTWJiUYns?feature=share
FULL EPISODE on thewritingbiz.com
#Authorpreneur #WritingBiz #JDBarker #IndieAuthor #Shorts
JD Barker Read Dracula at Age 8 — He Never Recovered
JD Barker explains how he fell in love with, and was terrified of the book, Dracula! What book shaped your writing journey? FULL EPISODE: https://thewritingb...
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July 30, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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Why your business style is your secret weapon. Work with yourself not against yourself. Take this quiz! bethbarany.com/quiz/ #WritingBiz
March 27, 2026 at 8:45 PM
mwl.io
My annual "where does Lucas make his money" blog post is up. #writing #writingbiz

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Wherein I conclusively illustrate that trends are bogus and you should just roll with whatever works at the moment.
2024 Income Sources – Michael W Lucas
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January 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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SOAG: WritingBiz Tips and Answers

Jan 19, 2026: Nonfiction or Memoir Ghostwriting Sequence | Terms in this Ghostletter | Modules Available Now

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January 23, 2026 at 6:24 PM
lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social
Upcoming Episode of @thewritingbiz with @JulieRowe on how to use hyperfocus, writing sprints, and self publishing tips to finish your book. Releases 8/11/26
 #SelfPublishing #WritingBiz #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #ADHD
August 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
onthewritingbiz.bsky.social
Creative Energy Vampires Suck! Protect Yourself.
Building a supportive author community fuels career longevity and growth. https://youtube.com/shorts/XF4kwGeNexw?feature=share FULL EPISODE: https://thewritingbiz.com/imposter-syndrome/  #SelfPublishing #WritingBiz #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor
Creative Energy Vampires Suck! Protect Yourself
Creative Energy Vampires Suck! Protect Yourself.Building a supportive author community fuels career longevity and growth. Who is in your writer's inner circl...
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August 10, 2026 at 7:41 PM
lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social
Mastering the craft behind the scenes builds the exact high-value skillset needed for a late-career breakout success.
https://youtube.com/shorts/V1E6nX0Z8vA FULL EPISODE on thewritingbiz.com #Authorpreneur #WritingBiz #JDBarker #IndieAuthor #Shorts
The 23 Year Secret Behind His Bestseller
Mastering the craft behind the scenes builds the exact high-value skillset needed for a late-career breakout success. Did you switch careers to become an aut...
youtube.com
August 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
onthewritingbiz.bsky.social
Upcoming Episode of @thewritingbiz with @JulieRowe on how to use hyperfocus, writing sprints, and self publishing tips to finish your book. Releases 8/11/26
 #SelfPublishing #WritingBiz #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #ADHD
August 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
onthewritingbiz.bsky.social
JD Barker Read Dracula at Age 8 — He Never Recovered
https://youtube.com/shorts/DeVTWJiUYns?feature=share
FULL EPISODE on thewritingbiz.com
#Authorpreneur #WritingBiz #JDBarker #IndieAuthor #Shorts
JD Barker Read Dracula at Age 8 — He Never Recovered
JD Barker explains how he fell in love with, and was terrified of the book, Dracula! What book shaped your writing journey? FULL EPISODE: https://thewritingb...
youtube.com
July 30, 2026 at 9:04 PM
onthewritingbiz.bsky.social
Shifting from private writing to public promotion requires managing creative fear. Agree or disagree? https://youtube.com/shorts/qkopYYL90A0?feature=share FULL EPISODE: https://thewritingbiz.com/imposter-syndrome/#SelfPublishing #WritingBiz #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor
Don't listen to the doubt monster! Know your value.
Don't listen to the doubt monster. Know your value.Shifting from private writing to public promotion requires managing creative fear. Say no to #impostersynd...
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August 11, 2026 at 7:33 PM
onthewritingbiz.bsky.social
Reframe book marketing into real conversations to build author revenue. How do you market without feeling salesy? https://youtube.com/shorts/nO9LYQcrkoo?feature=share FULL EPISODE: https://thewritingbiz.com/imposter-syndrome/  #SelfPublishing #WritingBiz #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor
The #1 Reason Your Book Isn't Selling
Reframe book marketing into real conversations to build author revenue. How do you market without feeling salesy? FULL EPISODE: https://thewritingbiz.com/imp...
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August 9, 2026 at 7:31 PM
lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social
Shifting from private writing to public promotion requires managing creative fear. Agree or disagree? https://youtube.com/shorts/qkopYYL90A0?feature=share FULL EPISODE: https://thewritingbiz.com/imposter-syndrome/#SelfPublishing #WritingBiz #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor
Don't listen to the doubt monster! Know your value.
Don't listen to the doubt monster. Know your value.Shifting from private writing to public promotion requires managing creative fear. Say no to #impostersynd...
youtube.com
August 11, 2026 at 7:33 PM
lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social
Creative Energy Vampires Suck! Protect Yourself.
Building a supportive author community fuels career longevity and growth. https://youtube.com/shorts/XF4kwGeNexw?feature=share FULL EPISODE: https://thewritingbiz.com/imposter-syndrome/  #SelfPublishing #WritingBiz #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor
Creative Energy Vampires Suck! Protect Yourself
Creative Energy Vampires Suck! Protect Yourself.Building a supportive author community fuels career longevity and growth. Who is in your writer's inner circl...
youtube.com
August 10, 2026 at 7:41 PM
onthewritingbiz.bsky.social
Mastering the craft behind the scenes builds the exact high-value skillset needed for a late-career breakout success.
https://youtube.com/shorts/V1E6nX0Z8vA FULL EPISODE on thewritingbiz.com #Authorpreneur #WritingBiz #JDBarker #IndieAuthor #Shorts
The 23 Year Secret Behind His Bestseller
Mastering the craft behind the scenes builds the exact high-value skillset needed for a late-career breakout success. Did you switch careers to become an aut...
youtube.com
August 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
onthewritingbiz.bsky.social
Treating your daily word count as core business operations turns writing output into a profitable, scalable brand.
https://youtube.com/shorts/lOfqfce85Xw?feature=share FULL EPISODE on thewritingbiz.com #Authorpreneur #WritingBiz #JDBarker #IndieAuthor #Shorts
He Writes 3,000 Words Before 11 AM
Treating your daily word count as core business operations turns writing output into a profitable, scalable brand. Do you treat your writing like a business?...
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August 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social
@AmyLBerstein on how shifting focus from hard-selling to community engagement stops the social media shame spiral. https://youtube.com/shorts/bWjHErFpD6Q?feature=share FULL EPISODE: https://thewritingbiz.com/imposter-syndrome/   #SelfPublishing #WritingBiz #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor
Bookmarketing without the ick factor #selfpublishing #authors #authortube
Shifting the focus of your book marketing from hard-selling to community engagement stops the social media shame spiral. Drop your marketing take below! FULL...
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August 12, 2026 at 7:31 PM
onthewritingbiz.bsky.social
@AmyLBerstein on how shifting focus from hard-selling to community engagement stops the social media shame spiral. https://youtube.com/shorts/bWjHErFpD6Q?feature=share FULL EPISODE: https://thewritingbiz.com/imposter-syndrome/   #SelfPublishing #WritingBiz #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor
Bookmarketing without the ick factor #selfpublishing #authors #authortube
Shifting the focus of your book marketing from hard-selling to community engagement stops the social media shame spiral. Drop your marketing take below! FULL...
youtube.com
August 12, 2026 at 7:31 PM
lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social
Treating your daily word count as core business operations turns writing output into a profitable, scalable brand.
https://youtube.com/shorts/lOfqfce85Xw?feature=share FULL EPISODE on thewritingbiz.com #Authorpreneur #WritingBiz #JDBarker #IndieAuthor #Shorts
He Writes 3,000 Words Before 11 AM
Treating your daily word count as core business operations turns writing output into a profitable, scalable brand. Do you treat your writing like a business?...
youtube.com
August 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM