View Single Post
Old 06-24-2013, 11:59 PM   #51
caleb72
Indie Advocate
caleb72 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.caleb72 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.caleb72 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.caleb72 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.caleb72 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.caleb72 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.caleb72 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.caleb72 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.caleb72 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.caleb72 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.caleb72 ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
caleb72's Avatar
 
Posts: 2,863
Karma: 18794463
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Device: Kindle
Quote:
Originally Posted by Catlady View Post
Frankly, the more I think about the story--or the bare bones of it that we got--the more it seems crazy. I mean, they're in dire financial straits, they're desperate for cash, and they decide the most viable way to make quick money is to write books?
I know it might seem a little strange, but I have started thinking the same way. What can I do without having to invest a massive amount of money? How can I use my existing skills to get out of the situation I'm in - or at least make it better? I'm not in financial hardship at the moment - my thoughts are more about changing my lifestyle.

I still think the cottage nature of some of these areas - ebooks, music, app development, art, video production and even craft & fashion design - are sometimes not fully appreciated. People are used to having a "job" and they feel that being a entrepreneur usually means massive investment and risk.

But the financial and technical barriers are now actually quite low for some of these artistic/creative pursuits and there is a viable market out there for all of them. For everyone? Possibly not. But for those with the skills and the determination? I believe so.

I think this couple sat down and said, "What can we do for which there is a market?"

It may not be so much an inspiration, but a confirmation on what is possible.
caleb72 is offline   Reply With Quote