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MPoling · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:45 am Post subject: Are You a Writer or a Hack

I recently stumbled upon a quiz posted by author JA Konrath on his blog, as to whether you're a hack or a writer. One of the questions:

MemoryLossKid · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:04 am Post subject:

I'd love to have a book published but not because I want to make money out of it. I'd just like my work to be read, that's the only reason.

I want to go into a career with horses to earn my living, writing is just my hobby and I love having people read and tell me what they think of my work.

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sparks · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 4:40 pm Post subject:

Can I have both?
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funwriter · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 2:02 am Post subject:

I would be happy with both.

NISCI · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:00 am Post subject:

I write because I enjoy doing it. I write my stories for myself and although I would like to publish and make money, it is always second in my mind.

My ultimate goal would be to make enough money so that I could pay the mortgage. If I could do this I would leave work to write full time. (So many ideas, not enough time to write.)

NISCI Very Happy

funwriter · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:56 am Post subject:

Oh damn it!

I agree with you again!

Smile

MPoling · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 6:15 pm Post subject:

I'm with you NISCI. I would love to make money out of my reality. But because I know just how hard it is to make money at writing, I tend to focus on the things that I know will make me money, and let my writing just be something I do for pleasure. (Or therapy.)

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Miranda Mayer · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:10 am Post subject: I think I'm a little of both.

My ego wants everyone on the planet to read my books. But I wouldn't be too upset if I had Rowling's income. Smile

I openly admit my writing is pure pulp, but it's fun, good pulp. I'm not trying to be one of the greats, nor do I pretend to aspire to that. I just want to write wholesome, good reads that people will want to pick up.

And pay for of course. ::snicker snicker:: Twisted Evil

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Desert rat · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:37 pm Post subject:

That poll upset me. I have always thought I was a hack and now it tells me I'm not Crying or Very sad

simon · Freelance Board-er Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 8

I'm 16, I havent eaven spent a thought about money possibilities in writing, all I do, simply enough, I write. Rolling Eyes

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MPoling · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 3:51 pm Post subject: Making Money With Your Writing

Hey Simon--

That's the best way to go about it. You should totally write because you love it, not because you expect to make any money from it. You might make money one day (you might not, though) so you should always do it because you love it.

Monica
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