The average writer often makes less than $10,000 a year. The key to being a profitable writer is understanding the various ways to develop income streams. In this discussion we will talk about various ways writers can earn money and some strategies for incorporating them in your own career. 

Wendy Hinote Lanier is a former elementary teacher, award-winning author, Texan, and certified speaker who writes and speaks for children and adults. She has written more than 50 traditionally published books for a variety of publishers. Her most recent books include Paws-itive Inspirations: 90 Dog Devotions for Kids and Dog Lovers (co-authored with Michelle Medlock Adams, Iron Stream Media, 2024) an Illumination Enduring Light Gold Medal winner, The Dog That Gave My Brother Words (End Game Press, 2023) a Writers’ League of Texas Discovery Prize Award and Christopher Award winner, and Too Many Pigs in the Pool (Sleeping Bear Press, 2022) a Moonbeam Gold Medal and Selah Award winner.

Wendy’s educational background includes a B.S. in Speech Communications Disorders, an M.S. in Speech Language Pathology, and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education. As a teacher, Wendy spent more than 18 years in Texas public and private schools specializing in the areas of science, social studies, and language arts.

The Writers Guild of Texas presents Guest Speaker / Program meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month in person at the Richardson Public Library and via Zoom. Visitors are welcome to attend.