Do you have any experience making money through writing?
@ideaforge (20)
August 12, 2024 8:14pm CST
Have you ever had experience making money through writing? Writing can be an appealing source of income, whether it's through articles, blogs, books, or even social media content. For some, writing is a hobby that can be turned into a profitable endeavor. What about you? Have you ever tried to earn money from writing? If so, what kind of experiences have you had, and what challenges did you face? Let's share experiences and tips on how to optimize writing as a source of income.
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@kaylachan (69110)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Aug
I've considered it on and off over the years, but that'd mean I'd have to care about my grammar and spelling. Not to say that I don't care, but sometimes I want to write and not have to think about it. Yes, I know spell check options like Grammarly exist, but using them with a screen reader is hit-or-miss.
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@ideaforge (20)
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13 Aug
It sounds like you enjoy writing without focusing too much on grammar and spelling. While tools like Grammarly can help, they might not always work well with screen readers. Perhaps you could consider writing drafts freely and then using a proofreading tool or asking someone else to review it for you.
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@sathviksouvik (19421)
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13 Aug
I have written few books. But the royalty rate is very low it is around 10% of the cost of the book. So author gets very less on sale of books
@ideaforge (20)
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13 Aug
It’s true that many authors receive a relatively small percentage from book sales due to the way royalty structures are set up. This can be discouraging, especially for those who put a lot of effort into their writing. It might be worth exploring other publishing options or negotiating terms if possible, as well as considering alternative revenue streams like speaking engagements or self-publishing.
@sathviksouvik (19421)
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13 Aug
@ideaforge yes the monetary reward is not proportional to the effort
@piyoz000 (432)
• Philippines
19 Aug
It was all good in the past, less competitors and no AI stuff. I went on hiatus though. Maybe about 8 years ago when mother-in-law got sick and it's only a few of us taking care of her. Writing is still in my heart but I still seem to find it hard getting back to it.
@porwest (89775)
• United States
13 Aug
Yes, and I make a fair amount from it. Not life changing money, mind you, but far more than I ever thought would be possible. The thing is, it takes years to build a loyal and interested audience. But once you do, it has a payoff. But it's NOT an overnight thing. You have to keep writing even when no money at all comes in.
@RevivedWarrior (2136)
• India
13 Aug
I have been a writer and blogger for considerable time. I have had luck in pockets, earning some dollars but not consistent and not in three digits in any case. I have also been on and off with blogging as earning through writing and blogging is not easy. There is lot of competition and tough to get established as it takes atleast 2 years to understand the situation. While writing for others, the rates are low but then you can make some money although not consistent always. Earning just by blogging is not possible in the current world. So for me, earning from blogging has been on and off but have not made any significant earnings as well.
