Could Quote by Hooman Majd
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Consider diversified income streams.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- full‑time novel writing
- teaching writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What income sources can support your writing?
- How to you value creative work?
Success may require supplemental work.