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Monetising Creativity
Turning Passion Into Pay Without Losing Your Soul Enhanced with AI tools, written from human experience.
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The Creative Process vs. Reality
Loving the process, learning new tools, and showing up consistently should be enough to see financial results—but the truth is, monetising creativity often takes far longer than we expect, especially when you’re trying to build something meaningful and authentic.
Being broke while doing what you love doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you're in the thick of it—laying the foundation: building skills, finding your voice, nurturing your audience, and growing your credibility. It’s not the part we brag about—but it’s the part that matters most.
- “I’ve been writing for 10 months. I’ve grown, I’ve learned—but I’m still broke.”
This article isn’t a pity party. It’s a reality check—for anyone doing the work, showing up with heart, and still wondering when the money will follow. It’s also a searchlight—for the artists, the thinkers, the builders who are trying to turn passion into provision—without burning out, selling out, or giving up.
