Maggie D
Maggie D
Sep 7, 2018 · 1 min read

I’m so glad this discussion is happening! I agree with everything you said here. I’m in the same boat, where I’ve always had a day job, and so do all of my friends who are writers, musicians, and visual artists. I don’t think a lot of people realize just how low-paying “the arts” typically are. Even when you do manage to get paid for your art, it rarely covers the cost of your time and materials, not to mention the cost of your sanity (in some cases). There are usually people who have to get paid down the line on that too — agents, graphic designers, proofreaders. I tip my hat to anyone who manages to create and hold down a full time day job at the same time.

In short, this stuff ain’t easy!

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