https://tafnc.com/the-joy-of-writing-for-almost-nothing/ Connecting, supporting & empowering NC’s independent and freelance writers. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:46:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://tafnc.com/the-joy-of-writing-for-almost-nothing/#comment-78 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:15:15 +0000 https://tafnc.com/?p=2257#comment-78 I will add that writing to broaden your marketing potential, like writing a story for an anthology is another reason to write for less or nothing. While we all hope to make money writing, we write because we love it. Reclaiming your joy is inspiring.

]]> https://tafnc.com/the-joy-of-writing-for-almost-nothing/#comment-76 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:35:20 +0000 https://tafnc.com/?p=2257#comment-76 Thanks for amending your opinion about writing for free, Don. Now I can take an unpaid assignment without apologizing or fearing criticism. The joy of penning a piece and having it published is often more important to me than being paid (though dollar compensation is always a welcome gift/thrill!)

]]> https://tafnc.com/the-joy-of-writing-for-almost-nothing/#comment-75 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:16:51 +0000 https://tafnc.com/?p=2257#comment-75 Great article and I agree with you all the way. Joy in life, or writing, isn’t always easy to find. When it is there, take a hold.

]]> https://tafnc.com/the-joy-of-writing-for-almost-nothing/#comment-74 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:34:46 +0000 https://tafnc.com/?p=2257#comment-74 Your joy for writing is infectious. This post was a delight to read.

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