David McIlroy Discusses the Future of Writing and Solopreneurship

David McIlroy is a writer and solopreneur from Northern Ireland. He is the author of Substack publications: How to Write for a Living, The Solopreneur Stack and David McIlroy Fiction.

"All writers should be paid." - David McElroy

Episode Takeaways:

-David shares his journey from hobbyist writer to professional.

-Email lists are vital for writers and solopreneurs.

-Challenging the importance of social media

-Future trends: prioritizing authentic connections and simple storytelling.

-Consuming quality content (movies, books, television) fuels creativity.

-How to find a balance between business and creativity for people who work for themselves.

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