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“I got a couple of stories published, but the kind of money you were making for publishing a short story, I could see I wasn't going to make a living at it.” quote by Hooman Majd
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“I got a couple of stories published, but the kind of money you were making for publishing a short story, I could see I wasn't going to make a living at it.”

Hooman Majd

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Source Interview: Literary Career Discussion, Hooman Majd, 2018

Short‑story writing often yields modest earnings, making it hard to sustain a living.

In simple terms: Short stories pay little; hard to live on.

Key Takeaway

Consider diversified income streams.

Themes

career finance creativity

Mood

realistic reflective

Type

advice analytical

When to use this quote

  • full‑time novel writing
  • teaching writing

Key Concepts

economics of publishing artistic sustainability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What income sources can support your writing?
  • How to you value creative work?
A Different Perspective

Success may require supplemental work.

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