Want to be a writer? It’s not just about talent and passion.
Aspiring writers can only pursue their dreams if they can afford it. Financial privilege plays a major role in the writing world, where time and space are crucial for creativity. From funding to connections, the reality is that many successful writers have had outside help.
It’s time to shatter the myth of meritocracy and address the financial barriers that prevent talented voices from being heard.
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That pretty much sums up most careers in the arts. It’s either you have the money to keep yourself alive while you work to get your big break, or you know or are related to someone already in the industry who can get you in.
Sad, but true. But at the same time, everyone who makes it tries to sell the idea of a meritocracy – because they want us to believe that those at the top “deserve” to be there.
