Financial stability fast-tracked my writing career

2017 was the year I became financially stable. I landed a freelance writing contract worth six figures and kept my other freelance gigs. To be clear, when I say financially stable, I mean I was no longer living pay cheque to pay cheque, or for a freelancer, I was no longer worried about going a few months without a payment.

Since that year of obtaining financial stability, let me tell you what has happened:

• Went on my first real vacation (no working while playing)
• Secured an agent
• Earned three publishing deals
• Paid all of my daughter’s college tuition
• Built the CRY community
• Started multiple publishing platforms

This isn’t a brag, I’m just trying to prove a point. Since worrying about money was off the table, my writing career has gone into hyperdrive. I was progressing before the money came, but progress was slow. Once money wasn’t the pressing issue it was before, things changed.

How money helped fueled my motivation

I read and hear so much advice about what it takes to make a living as a writer. I’m also tuned into the current zeitgeist of wanting to be your own boss. Having aspirations to be a full-time…