Money First, Not

As a writer, you should not let money stall your progress, growth and development. I am speaking on this subject from personal experience. If one is not careful, their gifts and talents as a writer will be stalled while trying to reach for the golden carrot of money. Money can be a deception to development because one loses sight of the heart and purpose of putting you words on paper. I believe money will stall the best writer and the novice, if they are not careful. For a writer to grow and develop, they must put money in its place so that they can move forward and enjoy the love of the craft.

Money is the grand illusion too many writers. It causes some to seek the life of a dreamer who will not work at their craft. I am still angered when I think about the time I have waste looking for the silver dollar of the writing illusion. If the truth be told and research done you will find that only a few writers cash in big. Now that you have a better understanding of the matter, in my opinion, you should write for you own satisfaction. I am saying what many other writers have said; in short, do not quit your day job.

It is a tremendous waste of time to be preoccupied with thoughts grandeur, instead of writing. We all have just a certain number of days to live and than our natural body dies. The reality is that your time is more important than money. We should value our time to write as a precious gift from Yahweh which we must use to the fullest. Do not let your mind waste its time on things that are sometimes out of your control. Your justification must come from inside; this will give you the motivation to not waste time.

There is sometimes a state of depression that can happen to us as writers if we are constantly thinking about money. It is the money thoughts that can set you up for the downward thoughts of depression. To value your ability as a writer in terms of money, is to quickly head done the road to depression and deception. Never see yourself in terms of a money value. Depression happens when we do not have a true picture of reality. Realize, in life, some things happen by chance.

We must realize how priceless time is to our development, happiness and inner fulfillment as a writer. Money, in my opinion, is always secondary to several more essentials traits in the life of a writer. Money is not first thing for the genuine writer. Handle anyone who tells you money first, at arms length; they probably want to deceive you or exploit you. Always be a writer first and fore most.