I recently read on Twitter… I mean X, or whatever it is called these days, that a forensic pathologist in Iceland (the only one apparently) was getting so bogged down by constant questions from crime writers, he decided to hold a small seminar.
It seems that Iceland has far more crime writers than forensic pathologists and while they were busy beavering away writing about unusual murders and exotic ways to die, they constantly emailed questions to the local forensic pathologist looking for answers so that they can be as accurate and believable as possible.
The forensic pathologist was getting so many questions; he decided to hold a small seminar… which immediately sold out.
Because there was a lot of demand for that seminar he had to organise another one, and that too sold out.
I love that story because it highlights how a person can take the skills and knowledge they use every day, and create a second income from them.
He basically became a consultant to crime writers.
The forensic pathologist found that his expertise and time was in so much demand, it was affecting his work and robbing him of his spare time.
He needed to take back control.
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He could have told people that he was no longer going to answer people’s emails, but instead he decided to charge people to come to him and ask questions.
I don’t know how much money he made, or whether he can hold regular seminars throughout the year, but he did make money and it could be the start of a second income stream, or even a career change.
He could start a website where he shares information about what happens to bodies when people have been killed. This website could be an online resource for crime writers and those wishing to learn forensic pathology.
He could also give online seminars where crime writers pay to ask him questions regarding the biology of death.
I’m sure you have heard of the popular BBC show Silent Witness where a team of forensic pathologists aid the police to solve murders by studying the crime scene and using cutting edge science.
That show was originally written by a forensic pathologist.
He took what he knew, and his experiences when helping the police with their enquiries, and created a show which is still being made today… 27 years after it first hit our screens.
What you know and do could be invaluable to other people. You could turn your knowledge, skills, and experience into a source of money, just like this forensic pathologist.
You may think nothing of your skills, knowledge, or life experiences, but to others they could be invaluable. Some people may happily pay you to learn from you or to hear about your stories.
Maybe you should make yourself a drink, grab a notebook and pen, and take some time out to sit and think about what you know and can do and how you could package that information for others to buy from you.
For all you know, you could be sitting on a little goldmine of your own.
Kind regards.
John Harrison.
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