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How Much Money Does a Writer Make? [2017]

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Laura Purdie Salas

Howdy, writers! First, my annual disclaimer: If you think it’s impolite to talk about finances, skip this article! So, one question aspiring writers often ask is, “Can I make a living at this?” It’s not a matter of greed, but … Continue reading →

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How Much Money Does a Writer Make? [2016]

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Laura Purdie Salas

Hello, writers! I’ll start with my annual disclaimer. If you think it’s impolite to talk about finances, skip this article! Now that that’s out of the way…One question I hear often from aspiring writers is, “Can I make a living … Continue reading →

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How Much Money Does a Writer Make? [2015 edition]

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Laura Purdie Salas

I am a working writer, and my emphasis is always on the writing. Still, I do various things to earn income, and here, I’ll break down my 2015 income, including writing, teaching, speaking, etc. Continue reading →

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How Do You Measure Writing Success?

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Lisa Bullard

Making a living as a writer is a tough gig—as reported in this Publishers Weekly article about a recent Authors Guild survey, “the majority of authors would be living below the Federal Poverty Level if they relied solely on income … Continue reading →