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How do you make a living as a writer?

>> No.1983510

Write something that people then buy.

A lot of people.

>> No.1983512

Sucking a lot of cocks.

>> No.1983514
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1983514

Get yourself to be taught in college/high school for the next 60 years - you're set.

>> No.1983516

>>1983512
Prostitution is also a good inspiration for any novels you might write in the future. Think of all the interesting people you'd meet.

>> No.1983525
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1983525

Write edgy "mature" fantasy. It seems to be in at the moment.

But no, to make a living as a writer get a job as a journalist or something because it's hard to make money from writing only books. Plus if you're a journo you get inspiration for your writing. But more importantly you get to be part of a circle where you will have people write up great pieces on your works, even if they're shit. (See every piece of fiction written by a journalist, ever!)

>> No.1983526

>>1983525
Or you could whore yourse- oh wait.

>> No.1983527

Don't describe physical stuff
Insult people, and by that I mean really rant vitriolically against society
Show an appreciation for art and philosophy

congratulations, you're my favorite writer

>> No.1983537

>>1983527
I believe those are called "essays"?

>> No.1983548

>>1983537
There you have it then. My favourite literature approaches essay writing, since I view the description and characterization as wholly superficial.

>> No.1983553

Much like other careers, to be a successful writer, you need a couple things.
>1. A friend with connections. Without this, most likely you won't be insanely successful, no matter if you write books, articles, or joke books.
>2. Talent for your style of writing.

That's it. Good luck.

>> No.1983570

>>1983548
hi camus

can you die again plox

>> No.1983572

>>1983548

I could be your favourite writer then. I am good at ranting.

>> No.1983598

>>1983525
You don't like Will Self? :(

>> No.1983599

>>1983570
my fav writer is T. Bernhard. Check out "Cutting Wood", it's the jam of a lifetime.