There’s this weird, unspoken rule that you’re not supposed to care about money as a writer. And if you’re a poet, even more so. The moment you mention or even think about money, it feels like you’ve somehow misunderstood the whole point of writing.
The "just try things, see what works" approach is probably best.
I agree that for almost everyone, there has to be more than the writing.
The thing I see, though, is that the marketplace is also already flooded with those other things, writing classes and workshops and other creativity-based ventures.
I have a draft of a book on creative living, and I was planning to teach workshops. But then Rick Rubin released his book on creativity. And everywhere I looked there were people offering creativity or writing workshops.
I think the trick, then, is to keep trying things until you stumble on something a little different that catches people's attention. And that you enjoy enough to keep doing.
You deserve all the wealth in the universe. Your art is unique and amazing. You will break through 🙏🙏🙏we have alot of writing compittions here,and they pay really well and publish your work when you win. Google search it, I get a weekly email letting me know what compittions are running and who won what award.
Synchronicity. I just responded to a post saying that, if I could enable paid subscriptions, would I still enjoy writing on Substack? I still don't know. I am having fun and people are enjoying my writing, but do they enjoy it enough to pay monthly? I only post once a week and I created another series to post just whenever. So would I rather have fun remaining a free contributor or get paid and not have fun. Hmm? The dilemma, 🤷♀️
The "just try things, see what works" approach is probably best.
I agree that for almost everyone, there has to be more than the writing.
The thing I see, though, is that the marketplace is also already flooded with those other things, writing classes and workshops and other creativity-based ventures.
I have a draft of a book on creative living, and I was planning to teach workshops. But then Rick Rubin released his book on creativity. And everywhere I looked there were people offering creativity or writing workshops.
I think the trick, then, is to keep trying things until you stumble on something a little different that catches people's attention. And that you enjoy enough to keep doing.
I think as far as DFO goes, merch is the only viable path. I'm hoping the site redesign helps. 🤞
I totally agree. A poor never paid writer.... Rick The Truth Seeker
It's all about the seeking part. Just keep doing your thing, Rick. 🙌
Thank you for following what I write…Rick The Truth Seeker
I would be keen to learn more about what you know Sam, that's worth paying for. I'll be your guinea pig 💯
Glad to hear that Franky. I’m happy to share with you what ever I figure out around this.
You deserve all the wealth in the universe. Your art is unique and amazing. You will break through 🙏🙏🙏we have alot of writing compittions here,and they pay really well and publish your work when you win. Google search it, I get a weekly email letting me know what compittions are running and who won what award.
So, so happy to have you in my corner.
I’m sort of aware of some of these competitions, but haven't really researched this field well. Maybe I really should pay more attention to these.
I have seen here in Substack someone sharing these, too.
Thanks for reminding me. ☀️
Synchronicity. I just responded to a post saying that, if I could enable paid subscriptions, would I still enjoy writing on Substack? I still don't know. I am having fun and people are enjoying my writing, but do they enjoy it enough to pay monthly? I only post once a week and I created another series to post just whenever. So would I rather have fun remaining a free contributor or get paid and not have fun. Hmm? The dilemma, 🤷♀️