A WORDSLINGER 10-SHOT

Writers spend a surprising amount of money trying to build a writing career—but how much of that spending is actually helping the business?

In this Wordslinger 10-Shot, Kevin shares the simple question he’s using to audit every expense in his own creative business: Does this help me make money, or increase my ability to make money? From AI tools and virtual assistants to software subscriptions, podcast production, and annual plans, it’s a practical way to decide what stays, what goes, and what’s actually worth the investment.

If you’re treating your writing, publishing, YouTube channel, podcast, or creative work like a business, this is a financial habit worth adopting.

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TIMECODES

00:00 Why writers need to talk about money
00:43 The question to ask about every business expense
01:54 Does the expense increase your ability to earn?
03:07 Why Kevin pays for multiple AI tools
04:05 When hiring a virtual assistant makes financial sense
04:57 Buying back your time as a writer
06:02 When an expense actually helps you write more
07:15 Separating personal and business expenses
08:20 The hidden costs of running a creative business
08:55 When a monthly subscription is worth keeping
09:41 Monthly vs. annual plans—and buying outright
10:31 The bottom-line test for every expense

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