Getting Paid as a Writer
The pros and cons.
I always knew I wanted to be a writer and follow that specific career path. But I never thought about the money.
I just wanted to write.
The more I wrote, the more I fell in love with it and wanted to do it every day. Nevertheless, money never came to mind.
I have written hundreds of articles, columns, papers, songs, anything you can think of. I just kept writing and writing, sharpening my skills every day.
When I discovered Medium over three years ago that I could be paid for my work, I finally thought to myself. I had been writing for a long time now for free. It’s a skill I’ve grown to love and better myself at every day.
Maybe it’s time I got paid for it.
Here’s how the journey has been so far:
What Being Paid to Write Has Taught Me
Bestselling author James Patterson once said:
“You’re lucky if you find something you like to do, and it’s a miracle if somebody will pay you to do…
