A writing buddy
posted on social media
that she needed more sales
per book release
to continue self-publishing
her stories.
Many of the replies
from semi-strangers
implied she should be writing
for the love of it,
for the art,
not for the money.
That is complete bullsh*t.
Writers and other artists
are business people.
We are also humans
living on today’s Earth.
We need money
to pay for things
like housing, heat,
FOOD.
We wouldn’t pay
a doctor or lawyer
or the store clerk at the grocery store
in smiles or appreciation.
Our work is as valuable.
We SHOULD expect
to be paid
for our creations.
Ignore or, better yet, block
people
who make you feel bad
about expecting to be paid
for your writing or other art.
They aren’t your customers
and they certainly
don’t care about your well-being.