Sorry Joe, but continuing to perpetuate this old myth is a mistake. I have made a damn good living as a full time freelance writer and photographer for two decades. I am the principal bread winner in our household making double what my wife makes at a good health care job.  I have heard this same thing my entire career and if I listened to it I would still be climbing telephone poles for a living.  It’s a crutch for those too lazy or untalented to survive in the real world.  Sure it’s hard and only a few survive.  But, how many pro ball players are there compared to the wannabees?  It’s a tough business and it requires hard work, dedication and talent.  But, it’s not impossible as proven my me and many other full time writers every single day.  Sorry, I really don’t have time for posting here, but felt I had to jump in and correct this long standing myth.  Any aspiring writer who listens to the naysayers is doomed to failure.  Believe in yourself and ignore the rest.

Bryce