How to Survive the Natural Selection of Online Writing and Make a Great Living at It
Today, enhanced by internet connectivity and social media platforms, the writing profession has gone into overdrive, opening up even wider opportunities.
The entry barrier is much lower, and everyone is rushing to it like newborn turtles to the ocean. This influx leads to a high failure rate. Few survive long, and even fewer become good enough to make a living.
Natural selection works here, too, but there is a way not just to survive but to thrive.
You will need a system and a strategy.
The following will help you thrive as a new writer.
1. Counting the cos
The first rule is simple: Don't quit!
The temptation will be so strong at times, and the reasons so many, that this is the first test for new writers.
The most frequent reasons why people quit are:
Unrealistic Expectations: It took longer than expected, or no one noticed your writing right away.
Lack of skills: You couldn’t connect with an audience, didn’t know what to write about, or let imposter syndrome get the best of you.
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