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Originally Posted by Steven Lyle Jordan
I don't see anything unrealistic about wanting to supplement my income with writing... one of the few things that I can do well. I have a good day job, too--as does my wife--so, no, I don't need to supplement my income just to pay the bills. But there's no law that says I can't try.
So far, the best actual advice I've heard from anyone was to start writing something popular (though it saddens my heart to think SF isn't popular enough in itself). No, I'm not going to start writing sparkly vampires; but there may be other popular tropes I can handle.
Of course, I suppose I could try to supplement my income by doing something I do badly instead... (Shatnerian pause) but why?
I'd much rather try to figure out how to get something I like to do, and do well, pay a dividend. But listening to a lot of "not gonna happen" comments doesn't help.
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Lots of people would like to supplement their income by getting paid to play football or basketball, too.
Lots more people will tell them they aren't good enough and to give up on that and be realistic.
What makes one type of entertainer more special snowflake than another?