Have you been asked if you keep yourself “busy”? Have you been asked by a person yet when you are going to get a job? Being a struggling writer is not easy. You never know if or when you are going to be paid. Often, one is told not to leave their day “job”. However, look at all of the successful writers. If they can do it, so can we.

Go ahead. Talk to yourself and let it out. Write in a journal. Clip coupons. Befriend other writers. For example, I was down and out without a good job. I noticed a girl I was connected with on a professional social media website who worked for a super website I had qualifications for. I asked her about the website, applied and was accepted. Then, you could also talk to a friend. Next, start immediately fresh on something new. If you have only been rejected once, send it elsewhere. If a rejection is happening quite frequently, take matters into your own hands and create a blog. Maybe you need to change your niche.

Back in the day, I submitted to two greeting card companies over and over. I kept being rejected over and over, but told on little pieces of scrap paper by one person and also received form letters from the other that my writing was good and to keep on submitting. But, as this happened over and over, this was chalked up to experience. I wrote for a Catholic newspaper but kept wanting to write Christan articles. So, I figured not a good fit. Again, experience.

I wrote for an online women’s magazine as a contributing writer for almost two (2) years. I was then notified by the founder that the online magazine was shutting down due to strange activity on the website. Months later, I was notified that a connection of mine on a professional social media website got a new editor position...as an editor for that certain on-line women’s magazine. I then messaged her asking if I had my job still. She told me to contact the founder. He has yet to reply. Oh yeah, I am still owed money. Why do I mention this to you? You need to make sure everything is legit. Make sure a promising opportunity is not a scam. I had to learn the hard way. You can even find books at your local library where you can find a mecca of markets to submit to. 

Personally, after attempting every option possible, I have found a writing job to be a keeper. I have been struggling to be a paid writer. Look at what happened to me with the online women’s magazine.  Make sure you have recent social media accounts. Make friends. Ask questions. Do searches. That is what social media is there for. So, network.    

Finally, do not give up. Put your big girl panties on (or boy boxers). Just like babies need to learn how to walk, a writer needs to learn how to write first. Good luck.