It was the droll WC Fields who said: ‘Work is the curse of the drinking classes’. Well, the same can be said of the writing classes - at least full-time work that takes you out of the house and away from the thing you love the most. But before you give up the day job, read this sound advice from fellow freelance AmyM over at Three Questions and Answers.
For a British-based reality check, you should also check out my post on Can You Earn Money as a Writer?






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That’s a good article you linked to. And her piece on writing a marketing plan is invaluable for me at this point in time.
Glad to be of service! Oh boy, the marketing plan … I’m trying to work on one myself at the moment. Good luck with yours,