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Today's caller is lost for words on how to sell her own crossword puzzles.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1505
In today’s episode: A listener is all crossed up in her quest to make and sell crossword puzzles. Millions of people complete crosswords every day. It’s the original Pokemon. What are the business opportunities for someone who’s one of these hobbyists—and what are the obstacles she might need to overcome? In a remarkable coincidence, one of our listeners is asking this very question today. Let’s hear from her and then dive into some ideas..."Hi Chris this is Jessica and I love crossword puzzles! After many years of completing them every day, I'm ready to design my own. There are lots of resources that explain how to do this, and I think I've got that part figured out—or at least I'm on track. What I don't know, though, is how to sell them. The New York Times and USA Today crosswords are completed by millions of people every day, and my sense is that they have a near monopoly on the market. I can't compete with them, is there another path to getting *my* crosswords out to a dedicated fan base? Thanks Chris and looking forward to hearing from you. "Listen to today's episode to learn more...
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