Just Focus on Making Your Art

Do you want to earn an income off your creative hobby or skillset? Do you dream about doing the work you love all the time?

Once you’re ready for people to see your work, the internet is the best tool because people worldwide can find your work. Create a website and a social media presence. Share your completed work and some glimpses of your creative process so that others can learn from you (and you can learn from them). As you interact with people online, remember that you can’t please everyone. If someone doesn’t like your work, ignore them and refocus on the process of making your art. If their words make you angry, all the better: anger is an excellent motivator for creative work.

Writing about your beliefs is crucial, even if it is a niche topic.

Even if only ten people enjoy your content, they will appreciate it like no editor could. Remain true to your beliefs while writing, and do not dilute them. Avoid writing like you are aiming for a massive media organization. Instead, write from your heart and find a small audience that values your content. These readers will be the first to sign up as free subscribers and later as paying ones if they decide to monetize. But never, never stop writing and making your art.

[¹]: Writing into the Dark: How to Write a Novel without an Outline