It’s the weekend and you’re too tired to do much more than watch TV and maybe get caught up on laundry. Wasn’t being an adult supposed to be easier?
We’ve all had the “I can’t wait to grow up” thought when we were young. No one to tell us what to do, or what time to go to bed at night. No more being told to eat our vegetables or there’ll be no dessert.
What happened to that wonderful vision we had? Where did it all go wrong?
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As kids we see adulthood as something glamorous, and it is in its own right. However, it also comes with huge responsibilities, more rules than we ever imagined, and we no longer get an allowance from our parents.
Some days we just want to be kids again. I know I have days like that.
But since we can’t turn back the clock that far (an hour yes, decades no) we must accept our fate and do what we can to more than just survive in this world.
Some have corporate jobs; others have public service jobs. Some love what they do; others not so much. And then there’s that group that enjoys their line of work, but they can’t quite afford to do the extras they’d like to. (This is the category I fit into.)
Enter the world of words and writing.
As a writer I can honestly say it’s one of the most rewarding side gigs to have. Whether you want to pursue it full-time or part-time, there is a place for you.
I write fiction for the most part, which is a nice little stream of passive income. I’m not popular enough in the fiction world to be able to make a living from my books though, and to be honest, I’m okay with that.
I have dabbled in writing for clients over the years but mostly through content mills. My piece of advice on them (content mills); be wary. You’ll never be paid what you’re worth as a writer and most will restrict your ability to advance or communicate directly with clients. I’m sure my articles have made clients hundreds if not thousands over the years, while my pay was single digit dollars.
It takes a lot of articles to make ends meet when writing for mere dollars. And time which could be better spent writing for clients who are willing to pay what you’re worth.
There is a better way, which I’m happy to have found. Granted I’m still learning some of the ropes, but I know I have what it takes.
As a writer I love the helping others aspect. I am not an extrovert and prefer not to do the salesy type writing. I would much rather inform and entertain (which is why I love writing fiction).
Not only that, I also don’t like being sold to. If I walk into a store and am greeted by a pushy salesperson, chances are high I’ll leave that store and not go back. Be helpful; not pushy.
And that is my focus with this website and my writing. To help others find their way in the writing world, even if they don’t think they can write. It’s an amazing way to earn some extra money or even replace an income where you’re trading time for dollars.
I have yet to hit the six-figure mark from my writing, but we all need start somewhere. My goal for 2020 is to surpass four-figures and with the guidance I have from some reputable advisors, I am confident I can do just that.
I have only dabbled in content marketing, but I am learning more about it all the time. And based on my research it is not only fun but also in high demand. I like to test my theories so am doing just that on my gardening site. It’s a relatively new site, but one which I am passionate about.
And at the end of the day, when I am earning a passive income from it, I’ll know I got it right.
To follow my journey as a content marketer and what it’s like to learn new skills on the downswing of a century, please follow this blog.
And to follow my journey as a gardener, please click here.
Thanks for reading. If you are interested in my writing services, let’s talk.
I can relate to this! Sometimes it’s all about compromise. I’ve enjoyed a nice career as a copywriter for about ten years, but the stuff I write about is hardly what sets my creative engine into overdrive. Last year, I finished my first book and that’s when I realized there’s more to life than writing for dollars… but the dollars sure do come in handy when we need them.
Thank you for reading and commenting Darius. Finding the balance between what pays the bills and what we enjoy is important, just as with any job. I’m glad you are able to write for fun and also to pay the bills. It sounds like you have been able to have the best of both worlds.