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If you’re thinking about becoming a writer, you may be weighing up the advantages and disadvantages of the profession. While there are some obvious ones<\/a>, every writer has a different career experience and there’s no one size fits all approach to building a successful career as a writer. One person might consider a promotional book tour a perk, while another may find this part of their career journey a burden. One person might thrive under deadline pressures, while another might find a looming deadline stressful.<\/p>\n Ultimately, individual perspective will play a key role in how much joy you get from becoming a writer.<\/p>\n Flexible working arrangements<\/strong><\/p>\n Being a writer is an opportunity to start work every day in your pyjamas. As long as you have access to the Internet for your research and an idea in your head, you can start earning money before you’ve even showered. Being a writer offers huge flexibility<\/a>, allowing you to work from anywhere at any time.<\/p>\n A career you love<\/strong><\/p>\n If you truly enjoy writing and research you’ll be embarking on a career of the heart. A career as a writer allows you to do something you love every day, whilst making money.<\/p>\n Reward and gratification<\/strong><\/p>\n There is power in storytelling and how words can inspire, entertain, move and educate readers. As a writer, you can experience a sense of reward with every piece you pen.<\/p>\n Good earning opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n There’s no set wage when it comes to writing but there is boundless earning opportunity<\/a>. A novel that sells well can give you a lucrative income while a large readership can provide you with a steady stream of money. With writing, there are a ton of ways to make money.<\/p>\n Lifelong career opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n Writing is a practice you can continue for the duration of your life, unlike other jobs that may require more dexterity, physical stamina, strength and social interaction.<\/p>\n Some considerations to be aware of:<\/p>\n Competition\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The writing market can be crowded and this may mean you’ll need to clamour for attention.<\/p>\n Criticism\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n No matter how many fans you have, you’ll always have people who dislike your work, want to make changes or choose to say no. You can’t please everyone<\/a> with your words.<\/p>\n Sporadic income<\/strong><\/p>\n While there are boundless earning opportunities as a writer, you might find money coming in sporadically rather than steadily.<\/p>\n Isolation\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n As a writer, you’ll spend a great deal of time on your own with your thoughts. This means less social interaction, which can lead to feelings of loneliness.<\/p>\nWhat to expect as a writer<\/h2>\n