Starving to Successful: How to Become a Full-Time Writer with Jeff Goins

Strategies to make your writing profitable

Starving to Successful: How to Become a Full-Time Writer
  • 22 video lessons
  • 5 hours and 14 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Do you love to write or want to start writing, but think that if you do that you will always be broke?

Do you want to write full-time and be the next Stephen King? Do you want to be a thought leader and get paid for your ideas like Tim Ferriss? Or are you an author/entrepreneur that wants to create a business from your writing or maybe simply be a better blog writer?

Did you know that the most writers, do not make more than $1,000 a year off their writing?

Jeff Goins, author of, Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age, debunks the myth that if you are creative person, including being a writer, that you need to be broke.

In his class, he will first teach you how to stop self sabotaging and get you to break that mental block so you can see yourself as a profitable writer.

He will then help you identify which type of writer you want to be to set you on a path to profitability. He will teach you the strategies to get going in each of these paths.

After you pick your course of action, he will then get you to 1,000 a month, then 10,000 a month, and soon you will be able to do what you love AND make money doing it.

    Course Instructor

    Jeff Goins

    Jeff Goins

    Originally from Chicago, Jeff moved to Nashville after graduating from college and spending a year traveling with a band.In college, Jeff studied Spanish and Religion and spent part of his Junior year in Spain, which unlocked a passion for travel, writing, and making a difference in the world.

    Starving to Successful: How to Become a Full-Time Writer with Jeff Goins is rated 5.0 stars by 39 students

    • K. Jan 26, 2022

      Jeff is very relatable and transparent about his own experiences, including his "failures" and successes which I really appreciated. He is an articulate presenter and has some great guests on to speak about their own pathways to success. This is a course with a solid outline and shows you the steps required to get started – or to move to the next stage – in your writing career. Recommended!

    • Rose F. May 9, 2020

      Clear and concise direction expressed in a way that is totally doable, within grasp. I highly recommend it, if only to take the mystery out of blogging, posting and emailing your ideas, writing, classes, etc., into an income.

    • N H. Mar 29, 2020

      Very practical course, embodies 'simple but not easy'. His steps are clear, the guest interviews are great and inspiring, question is whether you will do the work.

    • Michael J. Mar 16, 2020

      This was an excellent break down of 12 powerful steps to developing a career in writing. I feel much more confident now that I have a well laid out plan, and the course has done an exceptional job providing the necessary framework to get started. I loved the inclusion of the guest speakers and how well Jeff provides a mutually beneficial platform where their work and his are both promoted at the same time. This is exactly at the core of what he is trying to teach, while also acitvily showing you how it's done.

    • W. Oct 24, 2019

      This course was worth every penny. Jeff is a terrific speaker. He is informative, engaging and funny. If you are a writer and are wondering how to take your writing from a hobby to a business, this is a terrific course.

    • Angel A. May 7, 2019

      Great course. The information is very useful, the examples are perfect to clarify the steps of how to start a write, create your blog and how monetize your blog.

    • Michael F. Apr 27, 2019

      Although I am not an aspiring novelist or blogger, this course was incredibly insightful. Jeff is a fantastic teacher with lots of practical ideas. He combines a passion for writing with pragmatic steps towards turning passion into profit. He is very engaging and I look forward to following up this course by reading his books. Highly recommend.

    • Ernesta V. Jul 25, 2018

      Very thorough and in depth course, with very clear steps on how to market your work. I'm not sure, though, why it specifically mentions "writer" in the title, as this course could be very useful for most creators.

    • Samantha M. Aug 20, 2017

      Brilliant class, throughly enjoyed it. Love the 12 Steps workbook that goes with it. Feel like the class really clarified the different paths and options you can choose from, to ensure you are on the right path and not just what some else believes is the path to success. Jeff empowers you with the knowledge to choose whats right for you. Now I am putting it into action!

    • Maya M. Aug 16, 2017

      This class is a gift to your inner creator that will keep on giving. I've been immersed in Jeff's work for a while, and being in the in-studio audience deepened my appreciation for his proven and repeatable process. If you desire to share your words with a tribe hungry to read and pay for them, this class will sharpen your creative saw, fill your cup of inspiration and focus your efforts where they'll count and matter most. Jeff was born to teach. Seize this chance to learn from him.

    • James C. Aug 16, 2017

      This was great. I loved how he went into some of the tactical strategies on making a living with writing. It's defiantly worth going through.

    • . .. Aug 16, 2017

      Excellent. Informative and humourous.

    • T. Aug 16, 2017

      Thank you for sharing this course. I learned a lot. I was procrastinating for a few months now and after I watched this, I am ready to stand on my feet and start over again. I just hope I can maintain my flame until I successfully launch my own site to inspire and motivate aspiring writers also.

    • G. Aug 15, 2017

      A well put together course. Jeff has infectious energy, is passionate about his material and sincere in his delivery. You come away from the class with a wealth of information on how to start, how to fix what you're doing that's not working, or how to make what you're doing way better. I definitely see the effort that was put into the class and appreciate the workbook that comes with it and the resources made available. During the class Jeff gives helpful links, as does his guest speakers. Overall you leave feeling that your time was very well spent and you have a wealth of information delivered in a system to help you get started or to propel you if your progress is sluggish.

    • Tania G. Aug 15, 2017

      This class is great. It's packed with useful information. The content is very organized and easy to follow. The guest speakers are outstanding and Jeff, the main speaker, is amazing. Such an inspirational and empowering class. Take it!

    • Jessica G. Aug 15, 2017

      Thanks to Jeff and Creative Live for hosting a great course! The info provided was relevant, valuable, and easy to digest. Really got the wheels turning. Would definitely recommend!

    • Z. Aug 15, 2017

      Jeff provides a proven path where the choice is yours to craft how you follow it to grow a platform (i.e. qualified email list), test and refine your writing, and get to make a living that can grow as you authentically market and connect with your readers. If you do the work, serve your community, and build your niche this course is for you with high value regardless of genre.

    • Caroline D. Aug 15, 2017

      I had the opportunity to be LIVE for this class recording. An amazing experience, for sure! I came to this day knowing about Jeff Goins' work but not familiar with CreativeLive. Now I know I will explore more classes. THIS class offers so much value to the participant. You will gain a boatload of confidence and terrific ideas, as well as learn a step-by-step process to take action on your idea and make it something you can be proud of and grow your creative idea upon. Jeff's teaching is clear, inspiring and actionable. Unequivocally worth the investment.

    • Caroline D. Aug 15, 2017

      I had the opportunity to be LIVE for this class recording. An amazing experience, for sure! I came to this day knowing about Jeff Goins' work but not familiar with CreativeLive. Now I know I will explore more classes. THIS class offers so much value to the participant. You will gain a boatload of confidence and terrific ideas, as well as learn a step-by-step process to take action on your idea and make it something you can be proud of and grow your creative idea upon. Jeff's teaching is clear, inspiring and actionable. Unequivocally worth the investment.

    • K. Aug 15, 2017

      I've taken several courses on CreativeLive and found this one to be especially actionable.

    • D. Aug 15, 2017

      Thank you Jeff for taking something that has felt overwhelming to me for years and breaking it down into actionable steps. This class delivered so much more than I could have imagined! The guests were inspiring and everyone shared so generously. Highly recommend the course with sincere gratitude for all I learned!

    • Y. Aug 15, 2017

      Jeff is easy to listen to and the overall presentation is both cohesive and inspiring. He provides all sorts of valuable insights interspersed with relevant bits of humor throughout the class. Tuning in live for the day has been an absolute pleasure. I have so much to work on now! A huge thank you to Jeff and all the wonderful guests for such a well spent day!

    • Karin D. Aug 15, 2017

      I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to create valuable content and share it with their tribe. After today, I feel like I have a strategy and plan to actionable steps to move forward in my business. So motivating and I can't wait to go take action right now! Thanks so much :)

    • Sophie P. Aug 15, 2017

      I totally loved this course. Very useful, very valuable information. Great format also, including live guest appearances who really add value to the lessons shared. Thank you!

    • U. Aug 15, 2017

      Thank you Jeff Goins & Creative Live for this course. It is so informative, fun and fresh, with invaluable information and great guests!

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