I so get your desire to spread the message as wide as possible. But, at some point, you have to determine your value and be paid a reasonable amount for the work you do. And researching and writing are work.
Also, seeking collaborators is a smart move. I'm working toward that, too.
I struggle with these issues myself. *sigh*
You may have already heard this one, but it's one of my favorite rants on the subject! :)
I love this rant! Listening to it now, thank you for sharing. It's true that the risk of working on your passion means you end up undervaluing your work - or struggling to find people to pay. Hoping we can set a new standard for decent payment as the norm :)
Excellent!
I so get your desire to spread the message as wide as possible. But, at some point, you have to determine your value and be paid a reasonable amount for the work you do. And researching and writing are work.
Also, seeking collaborators is a smart move. I'm working toward that, too.
I struggle with these issues myself. *sigh*
You may have already heard this one, but it's one of my favorite rants on the subject! :)
https://youtu.be/PuLr9HG2ASs?si=3skavFC9iTycR6iy
Makes me laugh every time!
I love this rant! Listening to it now, thank you for sharing. It's true that the risk of working on your passion means you end up undervaluing your work - or struggling to find people to pay. Hoping we can set a new standard for decent payment as the norm :)
At some point, you have to decide what your time and effort are worth.
We may not all be Harlan Ellison, but we all need to eat.
That's the fact, Jack! :)