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   Sultanakhanposted 2 years ago

   If I had money, why would I write poetry I do the work of writting only to get something.

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      AliciaCposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Poetry is an art form. I am sure many poets here understand that it’s possible that they won’t make much money, but they write poetry because they love it. They do get something out of publishing poetry. I know this because I have published a few poems myself. In addition, some people combine their poem with prose facts, which may boost their income.

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         jansharesposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Exactly.

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      Miebakagh57posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      I do get something out of writing poetry. It's happiness.                                  From my boyhood days to date, poems I recited or sung elevates my mood.

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         jansharesposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         

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            Miebakagh57posted 2 years agoin reply to this

            

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      jansharesposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      It depends on your goal as a writer. I don't think any poet writes for money. As AliciaC said, it's about producing the art. And as Miebakagh added, it's about joy and happiness. I love writing poetry as a way to express ideas and emotions in ways that touch others or says something they cannot find the words to express. I'm currently working on a book of poetry that I hope is well received. But I don't expect it to make a substantial amount of money. The few dollars I'll make from sales will count as icing on the cake and acknowledgment of my work.

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         Miebakagh57posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you, janshare, thank you.

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            jansharesposted 2 years agoin reply to this

            Of cousre.

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      Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      For me, money was never the goal, but enhancing my writing skills, was all about learning. But I must say I love those $4 I receive at the end of each month. LOL!

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      Sultanakhanposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Art is a creation but it is also a means of livelihood for some artist

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         Miebakagh57posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         That is true and correct.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years ago

   I write because it's part of me.
   
   If i didn't release these words, my soul would be so restless.
   
   Touching the hearts of others by sharing my poetry is a great reward.
   
   It comes back in little ways, with a friendly note or a stranger sharing your words with others.
   
   Sometimes you get a little monetary gain, but don't hold your breath.
   
   Here recently, in my little community...people are recognizing my name from my pieces published in Dimple Times.
   
   It goes to 5 counties.  Although they don't initially know me...once they hear my name they let me know they have read my work.
   
   It's an awesome feeling.

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      Miebakagh57posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Peot Brenda, thank you.

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   Jodahposted 2 years ago

   I write poetry because it is part of me and I love it, not for the money. I supplement it with other types of writing to make a few dollars, but if you write purely for money it will never be from your heart and lack something.

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      Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      +10000000

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   Sultanakhanposted 2 years ago

   Some money is to be had, for some work, a person wants money only for necessity.

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