There are tens of ways to profit from writing but these 7 ways to turn writing into a lucrative business in 2026 are the lynchpins.

Writing is no longer just an intellectual pastime. Writing is a powerful business model – one that can generate income, build influence, and position you as a thought leader regardless of your industry.

Writers like Nicolas Cole, Dickie Bush, Dan Koe, Chandler Bolt, and Dr. Benjamin Hardy have proven that consistent writing can transform into a multi-six-figure enterprise.

The question is: how can you replicate their results?

Below are seven practical strategies (I have used) that will help you turn your writing into a lucrative business in 2026.

1. Think Five Books (Write Prodigiously)

The fastest way to build authority is to write multiple books. The top names in the writing world all have one thing in common: volume. Tom Peters, Daniel Pink, Malcolm Gladwell – and even Nicolas Cole and Dickie Bush – each built their expertise on the back of not one, but five or more books. Personally, I have written 8.

Your first book establishes you.
Your fifth book transforms you.

Make writing a habit. Let the end of one manuscript be the beginning of the next. Don’t expire without a book to your name.

2. Build a Tribe

A tribe is the engine of every successful writing business. Seth Godin built an entire movement around the concept. When you have readers who trust you, they buy everything you produce -your books, courses, newsletters, consulting, and more.

Your tribe is your distribution.
Your tribe is your brand.
It’s your advantage.

3. Reach Out to Other Influencers

Writing in isolation limits your growth. To accelerate your influence, collaborate with authors, thought leaders, podcast hosts, and creators who share your audience. Partnerships expand your reach faster than any algorithm can. That’s why over 90% of BWC alumni, including influencers like Joel Omeike (HR Godfather), Pearl Kanu, Fayo Williams, Lere Baale, Igho Orienru, Kayode Oluwasegun-Ojo, and Paul Uduofot are all friends of mine.

Visibility drives viability.

4. Take a Long-Term View

Writing rarely produces instant fame. Tim Ferriss became a global force only after years of publishing, experimenting, speaking, and building an audience. Successful writers commit 18–36 months before expecting major traction. I’ve personally been in the trenches for over a decade. And Seth Godin? For over two decades.

Persistence is your moat.
Consistency is your marketing.

5. Invest in Yourself

Great writers are great learners. Attend conferences. Study storytelling. Improve your speaking skills. Join writing communities like Book Writing Clinic, Self-Publishing School, Ship 30 for 30, or Premium Ghostwriting Academy. The more you grow, the more valuable your writing becomes. Writing and speaking go hand in hand. Want to learn how to speak well? Join Toastmasters International.

Your craft is your capital.

6. Think Big and Think Mastery

Average writing earns average results. Mastery transforms your earning potential. As David Schwartz teaches in The Magic of Thinking Big, you must enlarge your vision before you can enlarge your results. Aim to impact 10,000 readers, then 100,000, then one million. Mastery is the bridge that carries you from writer to influencer to industry authority.

You can’t shrink to greatness.

7. Put Up a Blog to Share Your Message

Your blog (or website) is your digital home. While social platforms help you grow, your website helps you convert. Publish consistently. Share your insights. Build your intellectual estate. This is how you turn writing into a real business.

Conclusion

These seven ideas have worked for me. I’ve written eight books, built a writing school, coached executives, and turned my writing into a thriving business through book publishing. You can do the same. Start writing, publishing and building the writing business that can change your life.

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