So You Want to Be a Fantasy Author Full-Time? Start Here

Ever looked at your shelves and thought, “I want writing books to be my actual job”—then wondered what degree, path, or magic spell gets you there? Dominic breaks down a real-world roadmap to becoming a full-time author, especially if you’re leaning toward self-publishing and want to keep control of your rights and your career.

What You’ll Learn
✅ Why daily writing (even 100 words) is the actual foundation of a full-time author career
✅ How journaling, dream journaling, and short stories train your voice and your ability to finish
✅ The basic math and mindset behind “50 books to $100K” and long-term author income
✅ How brand storytelling and marketing skills can support your writing and pay the bills

Clipped from the full Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/3LgXaEoAp6M

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Can you really make writing a full-time job?
04:10 Degree vs DIY: college, courses, and the internet
07:05 Daily writing, tiny habits, and why showing up matters
10:20 Dream journaling, journaling, and listening to your imagination
14:00 Ten years of copywriting: using every kind of writing as practice
17:45 Self-publishing, learning marketing, and building your own audience
22:10 You need more than one book: the 50 books to $100K idea
26:30 Short stories, finishing things, and avoiding clichés
31:15 Gentle feedback vs harsh critique & why community matters
36:00 Structuring stories: beats, stakes, and endings that actually land
40:05 Parallel career path: brand storytelling and StoryBrand for income
46:20 Self-publishing vs traditional: rights, advances, and changing industry
51:10 Why community makes the journey easier
55:00 How much are you actually willing to sacrifice for the dream?

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