K. Elliott, aka The Well Fed Black Writer, penned his first novel, Entangled, in 2003. Although he was offered multiple signing deals, Elliott decided to start his very own publishing company, Urban Lifestyle Press, through which Elliott was selected to co-author with hip-hop superstar 50 Cent.

Bookstore by bookstore, street vendor by street vendor, Elliott took to the road selling his story. He did not go unnoticed, selling 50,000 units in his first year and earning a spot on the Essence Magazine Bestsellers list.

Tune in to learn what it takes to truly make a sustainable living as a writer (not a side hustle or living on ramen noodles), why you shouldn’t rely so heavily on Amazon for distribution, how K. Elliott rebounded after a major financial blow that he thought would destroy his business, and who made his Mt. Rushmore of Golddiggers.