Envy: The Writer's Disease

Why do so many writers fail to ever even publish a book? Most of the time envy plays a role. Unlike other easy life paths, (any job that requires a college degree lol) the writing industry remains saturated, small, and corrupt. According to the New York Times, 97% of books published by publishing houses sell less than 5000% copies. With a common commission rate that means 97% of authors don't even make $10,000 for a book.

Another option is government grant money or academia. However, those are now political breeding grounds looking for certain individuals to fit their agenda. You probably aren't that person!

Last is self-publishing. But, if you don't have the marketing skills or capital to spread your work you'll be another ghost in the Kindle graveyard.

All of this creates envy. We want to write for a living. To shut our family or friends up for good and bring home the BACON. But, when that doesn't happen for years and years... Negativity starts to creep up. Learn what that does and how to stop it in this video today. Let me know if you've ever been envious of other writers before! I have been!