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RE: Beauty Lies Just Outside Your Comfort Zone
Thnx.
Do you think you could write a post about all the ways in which you yourself make a livable income through practicing your passion - and how you came to be where you are now in terms of being able to sustain yourself through writing?
I am personally struggling to create an income stream that supports my needs and provides value so that I may not only survive in this world but thrive.
You're welcome @coloured-content. I wrote on that topic a little a few months ago. Here's a link to the first post - https://steemit.com/writers/@ericvancewalton/balancing-the-books-a-financial-plan-for-the-indie-author-part-1-of-2
Honestly, it's been really tough for me to make a living and thrive. It's taken so much trial and error to get this close. How I've done it is to get really creative about all the different ways I can profit off one particular aspect of my craft.
In other words, generating multiple income streams from the same source. For example, I make Steem off my poetry here but I also sell it in poetry chapbook form, do personalized poetry on a commissioned basis, and intend on releasing an anthology with years' worth of work soon. I'm also dabbling in crypto-trading and have done okay with that. Not having all of your eggs in one basket also shelters you if one of your revenue streams doesn't work out. I'm still working a day job as well.
Last fall I thought Steemit would allow me to quit but my payouts here are a fraction of what they once were. I'm not complaining at all, it's still an amazing place but I'm happy I didn't quit the day job on a whim during the days of larger payouts. I hope that helps! Thanks!
Yes for sure.
I am looking to go the same route; get a part time job and continue with my passion
What is your day job?
I work for an insurance company by day.
Interesting.