Alternate Sources of Income for Non-Fiction - podcast

Earning royalties or a hefty advance from your book is only one of the ways that nonfiction authors can make money. In fact, nonfiction authors have the opportunity to earn much more through alternative revenue sources. The book, however, is the key to making it all possible. Literary agent Wendy Keller discusses alternative income sources for nonfiction authors, including consulting, workshops, e-books, DVDs, and speaking engagements. She says that the secret to making money as a nonfiction author is a matter of being clever, paying attention, and being brave enough to charge what you’re worth.