The cure for broke artists — get a job

There’s a myth that in order to be uber-successful at writing (or any artistic endeavour) that you need to give up your day job. Why? If you’re able to make money somewhere else, do it. It prevents you from compromising your art to make a dollar while you’re still developing your voice and style. It also helps you filter through opportunities to choose the one that best works for you and your writing.

So don’t quit your day job. And if you don’t have a job, get one. Be better with how you prioritize your time and you’ll still get plenty of writing done.

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