Hello, Creatives. I’m Joanna Penn from TheCreativePenn.com. And today I’m talking about a question that’s come in from a viewer which is, “What sells more, fiction or non-fiction, and what should I write?”

So the basic question, which I find a difficult one, is what should I write? This is a really deep question and I wanted to tackle it because it’s something that comes from two angles. There are always going to be two competing sides of the equation.

The artist writes what they want to write. The artist is inspired by what they love.

The business person is inspired by writing something that is going to earn money.

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I struggled with this too; I’d love to be able to make a living off only my words…but I write what is in my heart.

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Reblogged this on sherriemiranda1 and commented:
Either way, you’d have to have a LOT of luck as well as tons of talent. It makes no sense to write for money. Do you have any idea how many authors actually make enough to survive while they are alive?! Very few! Write what you love & do your best. At least you can walk with other artists with dignity! 😉

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