Writing for fun and for money is definitely possible, as I discuss with Jason Brick in today's interview. He writes flash fiction for fun and takes high-paying freelance writing jobs for income and shares tips for both. In the intro, highlights from the Audio Publishers Association survey [Publishing Perspectives]; PublishDrive announces Abacus, a tool for co-writing payment splitting even if you don't publish through PD; Academic publisher, Pearson, goes digital for textbooks [The Guardian]; and Elon Musk's Neuralink in the futurist segment [The Guardian]. Plus, how my LASEK eye surgery went (well, obvs!) Do you need a professional editor or book cover designer? Do you need help with marketing, publicity or advertising? Find a curated list of vetted professionals at the Reedsy marketplace, along with free training on writing, self-publishing and book marketing. Check it out at: www.TheCreativePenn.com/reedsy Jason Brick is a professional writer, a martial artist, a travel addict, and a professional speaker whose work has been published across multiple genres and formats. He has over 3000 published articles and short stories and has ghost-written more than 20 books, as well as writing novels and non-fiction under his own name. Plus, he has edited and crowdfunded a number of anthologies. You can listen above or on iTunes or your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and full transcript below. Show Notes * What is flash fiction anyway? * How do you know what a good subject for a flash fiction story could be * Types of flash fiction anthologies * How to make money freelance writing and blogging * Tips for pitching for freelance work * Dealing with rejection * Tips for writing for the gaming industry * And tips for getting into ghostwriting You can find Jason Brick at BrickCommaJason.com and on Twitter @brickcommajason Transcript of Interview with Jason Brick Joanna: Hi everyone I'm Joanna Penn from TheCreativePenn.com. And today I'm here with Jason Brick. Hi Jason. Jason: Hello Joanna. Joanna: It's great to have you on the show. Just a little introduction. Jason is a professional writer, a martial artist, a travel addict like me, and a professional speaker whose work has been published across multiple...