This post is part of my ongoing “How to Write When…” series.
All writers will go through a stage where they’re writing (or wanting to write) but they’re not yet making any money from it.
That’s perfectly normal, and it’s part of learning your craft and building your career – whether that’s as a freelance writer, a novelist, a journalist, a copywriter, or even a combination of these.
But this can be a really tough stage … and you may feel like it’s hardly worth writing at all.
Let’s start by taking a look at why this is so tough, before tackling ways to keep on writing even while you’re not making money.
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