"Writing, particularly creative or journalistic writing, is an infamously difficult, unsteady, and unfair way to try to make a living. For every actual paying job there are like a hundred thousand would-be writers."
"Many people, when they hear someone say that they are a writer, go ahead and take for granted that what this actually means is 'I'm unemployed' or, at best, 'I am a substitute teacher.'"
"Any decent person who actually makes a living via writing will freely admit the crucial role that dumb luck has played in making that possible: either accidents of birth or accidents of opportunity have blessed them."
"People write for free. People slave away at novels for years, for decades, with nothing but the faintest ludicrous hope that a professional editor might ever do more than glance at the manuscript before chucking it into the trash."
Creative and journalistic writing is a difficult career path with a vast number of aspiring writers competing for limited opportunities. Many talented writers struggle to earn a living solely from their craft. The perception of writers often leans towards unemployment or secondary jobs. Young aspiring writers face skepticism from parents who view writing as a risky career choice. Luck plays a significant role in achieving success in writing, and many write for personal fulfillment rather than financial gain.
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