Don't Write for Passion. Write for Money!

Don't Write for Passion. Write for Money!

Did you notice that I didn’t publish a newsletter last week? I was vacationing, and I intentionally decided to leave work ??

Of course, I fucked up, who never fuck up hands in the air.

No hands??

Well, I came across a post on Forbes by Julia Wuench explaining why following your passion is the worst career advice.?

I ?? agree with the post.

When I started writing, I used to be the “write for passion” girl. I’d write anything because I had a burning desire. I didn’t niche down or try to understand the business of writing because I didn’t care about the outcome of my articles; I just wanted to write.?

Please don’t do this.?

Why?

You won't grow! I was stuck in one place for the longest because I didn't care about profit or my readers. I wrote what came to my mind without a strategy.

I'm not saying it is wrong to write whatever comes to your mind, but growth is essential.?

You know what is better than writing for passion? Writing for money!?

Because with money, you can pay your bills, get a better PC, move to a better home, and enjoy your life.

Writing for passion won't make you chill with the big boys.

What I want you to do right now is forget about passion and focus on how you can make money. To make money as a content writer, you need to niche down and develop your writing skills in that niche.

Here's a to-do for you:?

Go on Google and search for "profitable content writing niches." Pick one that resonates with you and start learning about it.

Listen to podcasts on that niche, watch videos, read articles, join groups -?keep learning and be intentional about becoming a great writer so you can earn more.?

Remember,

When you keep doing one thing consistently, there's a good chance you'd become passionate about that thing.

Till next week, bye????

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Taiwo D.

Products | Marketing | Growth | BMA | PMA

2 年

You know I read your mail earlier and here's what came to mind...'Ife, fimile, no be you go tell me wetin I go do. Lemme write for the passion. Money will come normal'??. Lol. Of course, the perspective was clear. Growth definitely increases value. Money is a huge part of that value. Nice write-up. ??

Miriam Ademoses

|HR Content Creator |Talent Manager || Human Resource Generalist || Email Marketer| I help businesses create content that attracts the right workforce and audience to meet your company’s needs.

2 年

Honestly I can key into what you re saying, I am also a writer and you just opened my eyes to a lot of things......I write non stop but I also ponder on how to make money from it, your few tips are going to be helpful, please create more ??

Deh Chukwuka (SLiQ) ?????

Copywriter × Marketing Strategist Since 2013 – Businesses, Founders & Coaches Work With Me To Get More CLIENTS, VISIBILITY & 4/5 LEADS Weekly | Ghostwriter For Linkedin's Top Personal Brands

2 年

Nice!???? You can also get passionate writing for money??

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