Comments on: The Writer’s Guide to Money and Passion

By: Wyman

Wyman — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:17:16 +0000

On the big debate, free or paid:

I’m not an aspiring writer, but I do enjoy writing articles and posts. I am writing a book about success habits of millionaires. It will be free in exchange for people joining my list. All the articles submitted to directories are free too. The money will come with future books, CD’s, courses, etc.

Chris is doing a similar thing with his blog. That is the way money is made on the Internet. Great writers are paid once they make a name for themselves. Speakers speak free until they can ask for large fees or sell products.

Entertainers donate time for charities too. That’s the way money getting works.

Most artists never see the big money in their life times. It comes later to family or trusts.

If you enjoy writing, write. If you want money then promote yourself until you can demand big bucks.

By: Bud Hennekes

Bud Hennekes — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:17:26 +0000

Hey man. I know this is my first comment on the site, but I’ve been avid reader of your blog for a while, and I have MAD RESPECT for the way you carry yourself and live on your own terms.

Just wanted to say thanks for all the inspiration and wonderful articles.

By: Ami

Ami — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:29:26 +0000

great tips – and thanks for the lead to Robin Sloan’s amazing work – perhaps the internet will rescue short stories from traditional publishers’ short-sightedness.

By: Becky

Becky — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:29:50 +0000

As a writer, I am really torn on the ‘write for free’ issue. On one hand I hate reinforcing the idea that writers can be bought for nothing. On the other hand, it’s true, if you don’t do it someone else will.

I think this is a debate that won’t be settled for a long time, and something every writer has to make a conscious decision about. For me, I will happily write guest posts for free for a blog I admire, yet I said no to my local paper when they asked me to write a column for $25 per column (as I felt they didn’t offer me enough).

I guess for me it all boils down to what source is using my writing. I don’t think of the extra “benefits” it will bring me, just how much I respect the person (or company) who wants to use my writing.

By: Jordy Clements

Jordy Clements — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:46:45 +0000

Straw poll: how many people on this thread are paid for their writing in some capacity?

I’ve been paid before, but am not paid currently, probably as much by choice (i.e. what I’d have to write to be paid) as anything else.

Skill is a factor, the economy is a factor, but so is determination. Working hard on that last one lately…

By: Wesley Craig Green

Wesley Craig Green — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:19:28 +0000

Many thanks for making this article available for free. As someone just beginning their freelance writing career, reading this open my mind to a lot of new possibilities.

By: Etre Meilleur

Etre Meilleur — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:52:50 +0000

As a humble blogger, I really like your idea of attracting the right readers around your passions.
I used to write for the “great number” which is less enjoyable than finding the “convergence” between what I love and what interests other people.
Thanks for you writing

By: Ardis

Ardis — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:09:00 +0000

Oh wow thanks Chris. This was really timely for me, as I’ve spent a good part of this morning staring out the window planning two or three new websites and thinking about how I could make money writing on them. Keep it coming!

By: gary s. chapman

gary s. chapman — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:35:28 +0000

Really inspiring piece. I am a photographer, but much of the wisdom you present is quite applicable to my field. Thanks.

gary s. chapman

By: Playstead

Playstead — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:01:00 +0000

Such a great article. I’ve been a writer for years and have been making good money freelancing, but you’re right — everything is changing. Please more posts on this topic Chris.