tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post4117539878031329587..comments2024-03-15T00:15:04.424-07:00Comments on Marilyn's Musings: How Much Do You Make as a Writer?Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-65048615806135097862012-11-06T12:29:48.195-08:002012-11-06T12:29:48.195-08:00The biggest payoff for me is when someone comes up...The biggest payoff for me is when someone comes up to me and says, "I read your book and I loved it. I hope you're writing another."Gloria Getmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01566261963541833179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-13083659798634314682012-11-06T11:03:10.029-08:002012-11-06T11:03:10.029-08:00Whenever I get this question (which is frequently)...Whenever I get this question (which is frequently), the inquirer is always amazed at how unprofitable a writing career is. Honestly, the lousy income of a writer must be one of the most overestimated incomes in the world! As Lorna said, what little money I make gets used in promotion, but the big thrill is in the opportunities that unexpectedly come my way to meet people and have unique experiences, and the sheer joy of writing. To use one's gift well is a great blessing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609939264352100220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-23091539723398732082012-11-06T10:03:04.166-08:002012-11-06T10:03:04.166-08:00I'm with you, Marilyn. If someone doesn't ...I'm with you, Marilyn. If someone doesn't love writing and they're doing it as a way to make money, they'd better think again. Writing isn't a job to me, but a joy.Marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528164359512905392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-79031340850084212362012-11-06T09:34:43.392-08:002012-11-06T09:34:43.392-08:00It's good that making money as a writer isn...It's good that making money as a writer isn't the reason that I became a writer. Sure, I make some, but the writing and sharing is what I like. The money made? Well, that's just icing on the cake. Kathryn Elizabeth Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356432638093994278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-9174970609763550882012-11-06T07:24:28.030-08:002012-11-06T07:24:28.030-08:00Thanks for speaking for many of us, Marilyn . . . ...Thanks for speaking for many of us, Marilyn . . . certainly for me.<br />I am about to do an interview at http://tobtr.com/s/3968113 (10:00 CST) and answer the host's questions for an hour. I may quote you if the opportunity arises.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3164137142811869136.post-68132785616090275752012-11-06T06:20:56.681-08:002012-11-06T06:20:56.681-08:00I get the same question - with the same answer. In...I get the same question - with the same answer. In our case, with two writers, we each make even less. But we love doing it and can't think of anything else we'd rather spend our time on. Do we make money? not much. Do we spend money on promotion? Yep. Usually more than we make. But we're addicted!Lorna Collins -https://www.blogger.com/profile/01800799069326690421noreply@blogger.com