You Deserve to Get Paid

MJ Blehart
Nov 1 · 6 min read

Why do some people think they shouldn’t have to pay for your art?

Photo by Jp Valery on Unsplash

I know several writers and artists who have had this happen to them. Someone requested that you do a thing for them, but they don’t want to pay or offer an insultingly small amount of money.

Sometimes this comes from friends and family. They either believe that you should offer a discount for your services, or that you are not a…

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MJ Blehart

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Writer | editor | podcaster | philosopher | medievalist. I am a mindful conscious reality creator sharing experiences and ideas. http://www.mjblehart.com

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