Yes, this system is so flawed. That “time is money” is what they tell you for “work”, but then when this business people want something creative, we should do it for free for them, for “exposure” or “the credit” (or in coaching, for “the hours towards our next certification level”). I support as many creators as I can, both through Substack and Patreon. I will also support you as I’m able. I appreciate what you’ve shared here. Thank you for the reminder that as creatives, we also deserve to be paid. It’s easy to forget when we aren’t hugely popular celebrities.
Hi Mollie, thank you so much, both for your comment and for your support! It really means the world to me. I totally agree, I did so much work for years 'for exposure' - even though I knew it was rubbish but felt I didn't have a choice. I had to stop though because of how much it drained me. Creatives certainly do deserve to be paid, with a big following or not! Thanks so much again.
Our essays on this are in conversation with one another! Thanks for directing me to your words on what it means to you to be able to make money from your art and words, Tamzin. I'll also take this chance to say that your recent redesign and new profile pic are brilliant!
Please, NO PRESSURE! Sharing and just knowing that you're reading and appreciating also counts for so much. THANK YOU in the meantime... It honestly does mean the world to me to feel supported.
Yes, this system is so flawed. That “time is money” is what they tell you for “work”, but then when this business people want something creative, we should do it for free for them, for “exposure” or “the credit” (or in coaching, for “the hours towards our next certification level”). I support as many creators as I can, both through Substack and Patreon. I will also support you as I’m able. I appreciate what you’ve shared here. Thank you for the reminder that as creatives, we also deserve to be paid. It’s easy to forget when we aren’t hugely popular celebrities.
Hi Mollie, thank you so much, both for your comment and for your support! It really means the world to me. I totally agree, I did so much work for years 'for exposure' - even though I knew it was rubbish but felt I didn't have a choice. I had to stop though because of how much it drained me. Creatives certainly do deserve to be paid, with a big following or not! Thanks so much again.
Darling your work IS WORTH IT!! I am not responding much at the moment but I’m reading, appreciating and learning..
Thank you so much, it means a lot to me to hear this!
Our essays on this are in conversation with one another! Thanks for directing me to your words on what it means to you to be able to make money from your art and words, Tamzin. I'll also take this chance to say that your recent redesign and new profile pic are brilliant!
Done! I may have to stop and start my subscription but when I can I will!
Please, NO PRESSURE! Sharing and just knowing that you're reading and appreciating also counts for so much. THANK YOU in the meantime... It honestly does mean the world to me to feel supported.
This is a brave letter. Every word, so true. Novelists can also relate - but that's another story!
Thank you, I appreciate the comment and I appreciate novelists everywhere ❣