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Originally Posted by PKFFW
Lastly, on numerous occassions the idea that if you want to make money you should go get another job and if you want the happiness of creation then writing is for you has been put forward. The simple "either/or" wording of such statements is used to convey the idea that the two are mutually exclusive, that one can't want to create great writing and also make money.
So that's why I say there seems to be that feeling.
Cheers,
PKFFW
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Yes, that view has certainly been expressed on many occasions and, like you, I see no reason why someone should not be able to enjoy writing and still get paid for it; the two are not mutually exclusive.