Philip S. Naudus

3 days ago | medium.com | Philip S. Naudus |Smillew Rahcuef

The greatest story never writtenThe great literary shortcut to an imaginary bestsellerWhen people ask about my writing career, I proudly tell them I made $500 from my first novel. But what I don’t mention is that my word count was virtually zero. More specifically, I had written three words: “Chapter 1: Beginnings.” That’s where my life’s work began and ended, and yet it still turned a profit. My $500 payday earned me a sweet $166.67 per word — which I’m pretty sure exceeds what Hemingway makes.

2 months ago | medium.com | Philip S. Naudus |Smillew Rahcuef

Finally, a platform that works for you — not the other way aroundPhilip S. Naudus·FollowPublished inThe Pub·3 min read·--Tired of being treated like a disposable content factory? There’s a better way. (vectorpouch/freepik/author)Most content platforms follow the same pattern: Attract creators, build a readership, then slash earnings once writers feel locked in. I’m starting a platform with a fundamentally different approach.