Best sellers Quote by Melissa Scott
“Writing isn't generally a lucrative source of income; only a few, exceptional writers reach the income levels associated with the best-sellers. Rather, most of us write because we can make a modest living, or even supplement our day jobs, doing something about which we feel passionately. Even at the worst of times, when nothing goes right, when the prose is clumsy and the ideas feel stale, at least we're doing something that we genuinely love. There's no other reason to work this hard, except that love.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Melissa Scott on writing, 2015
Writing is often driven by passion rather than profit; most writers earn modestly but find fulfillment in the act itself.
In simple terms: Writing is about love, not money.
Key Takeaway
Write for love, not just money.
Themes
passion
writing
fulfillment
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
inspirational
personal
When to use this quote
- freelance writing
- side projects
- authoring a novel
- blogging
Key Concepts
creative economy
intrinsic motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What keeps you writing when earnings are low?
- How does passion outweigh financial reward?
A Different Perspective
Even when success is limited, love sustains effort.
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