"A writer, in their minds, is either famous or dirt poor."

An excellent article on the joys of entrepreneurship.

"People are intrigued when I say I'm a writer: "Ooooh, novels? TV shows? Anything I know?"

"When I explain that I have a blog and a copywriting business, they say, "Cool!" but sometimes, their eyes mist with pity. They offer to help me find work. "

"A writer, in their minds, is either famous or dirt poor."

"If you've started a creative services-based business of any kind, you've probably encountered this assumption."

"The truth is, now more than ever, it's possible for creative professionals to go solo and make as much as lawyers, doctors, and engineers. Or more."

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