How To Earn $0.00 From Writing Eight Hours a Day, Five Days a Week

There is, of course, something to be said for never giving up. But if you attain the same result year after year, screenwriters and authors, it’s time to return to basics. Five strategies follow.

Ask yourself first, “Why did I ever want to be a writer?”

If the answer is, “for the money,” you’re in the wrong business. Or, you may want to rethink your priorities. You may well become a multi-millionaire if you keep at it, but if money is your sole reason for getting in the game, for the love of all that is holy give up now.

If you began writing in the era of typewriters and have not attained your goals, you may be north of 50 but it’s not too late.

Check this out, as a reminder:

Or this:

I’ve seen far too many talented people give up on their literary aspirations because they went into it without managed expectations.

If only their voices were heard today.