Comments on: Can you earn money as a writer? http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/ the business and craft of writing Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:42:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Do you want to write full time? at The Crafty Writer http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-2960 Do you want to write full time? at The Crafty Writer Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:33:16 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-2960 [...] For a British-based reality check, you should also check out my post on Can You Earn Money as a Writer? [...] [...] For a British-based reality check, you should also check out my post on Can You Earn Money as a Writer? [...]

]]> By: Fiona Veitch Smith http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-1348 Fiona Veitch Smith Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:52:14 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-1348 It requires a lot of work Lily, but if you're prepared to invest time and energy to learning the craft, it will pay off - if you have the raw talent in the first place. It's been said that becoming a successful writer is 90% hard work, 5% talent and 5% luck. The latter two are out of your control, but the former certainly isn't. Use your talent to the best of your ability. It requires a lot of work Lily, but if you’re prepared to invest time and energy to learning the craft, it will pay off - if you have the raw talent in the first place. It’s been said that becoming a successful writer is 90% hard work, 5% talent and 5% luck. The latter two are out of your control, but the former certainly isn’t. Use your talent to the best of your ability.

]]> By: lily grace http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-1347 lily grace Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:44:55 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-1347 i really loved to be a writer.and somehow to become a professional writer.. i really loved to be a writer.and somehow to become a professional writer..

]]> By: Getting Started in Copywriting 1 at The Crafty Writer http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-1243 Getting Started in Copywriting 1 at The Crafty Writer Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:11:24 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-1243 [...] a well-worn theme on the Crafty Writer that it’s difficult to earn a living as a writer, but we don’t want you to give up in despair. So we’ve asked top copywriter Gill [...] [...] a well-worn theme on the Crafty Writer that it’s difficult to earn a living as a writer, but we don’t want you to give up in despair. So we’ve asked top copywriter Gill [...]

]]> By: Fiona Veitch Smith http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-980 Fiona Veitch Smith Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:06:19 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-980 Thanks Rebecca! I believe it too. Sadly, I've seen it too many times that writers who have far more talent than I don't get very far because they don't have the business mind to showcase their talent. I'm not the most gifted of writers, but couple that with the rest of the package and I've got something to work with. Looks like you do too. Thanks Rebecca! I believe it too. Sadly, I’ve seen it too many times that writers who have far more talent than I don’t get very far because they don’t have the business mind to showcase their talent. I’m not the most gifted of writers, but couple that with the rest of the package and I’ve got something to work with. Looks like you do too.

]]> By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-974 Rebecca Laffar-Smith Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:45:57 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-974 Fantastic article, Fiona! The statistics are rather depressing but I'm encouraged by reminding myself that most writers don't work on building their business. For many this is a hobby and nothing more. Those of us who work hard and commit to building our brand, our experience, our education, leveraging our assets, and developing a client base can make a viable income. I've seen it done before and I'm determined to do it too. Thanks for the inspiration! Fantastic article, Fiona! The statistics are rather depressing but I’m encouraged by reminding myself that most writers don’t work on building their business. For many this is a hobby and nothing more.

Those of us who work hard and commit to building our brand, our experience, our education, leveraging our assets, and developing a client base can make a viable income. I’ve seen it done before and I’m determined to do it too.

Thanks for the inspiration!

]]> By: What do authors earn? | TodaysPublishing http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-961 What do authors earn? | TodaysPublishing Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:26:08 +0000 http://www.thecraftywriter.com/2008/01/01/projected-earnings-and-the-seven-year-itch/#comment-961 [...] increase in income, which she attributes to a number of specific factors outlined in her article: Can You Earn Money as a Writer?  The article is well worth the read as Fiona goes on to offer some practical to help you start [...] [...] increase in income, which she attributes to a number of specific factors outlined in her article: Can You Earn Money as a Writer?  The article is well worth the read as Fiona goes on to offer some practical to help you start [...]

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