I’ve currently spent the past 10 months working while writing. As I’m not a paid writer currently, this seems the only way I can get away with being paid while also writing. I have a job of which the only upside is lots of downtime. Most of this time involves me sitting in my car at random parking lots or fast food establishments. I could say this provides some form of inspiration but honestly it just gets me tired of the smell of Jack N’ the Box. I’ve noticed even if you hate your employment for the time being, taking a break, brainstorming your ideas, thinking about your story gives another motivation to make it through the next day.
Screenwriting : Working in distress by Gabriel Stanley
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I used to work at Burger King in 12th grade/post high school, and I would brainstorm on breaks, Gabriel Stanley. And being excited to get off work to write helped me get through work some days.
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If ure writing at your day-job, ure actually a paid writer...
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That's pretty normal. I'm a working writer with multiple credits and still have a part time job delivering motorparts. It's good to get out, socialise, and be productive in a physical sense. I find the tasks actually help clear my mind.
It's very normal now for artists to supplement their income with other work. There's stories out there about directors doing corporate related work between camera setups. The leaner your lifestyle, the less dependant you are on it.
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majority of everyone in front & behind camera are financially hurting. No shame doing whatever to stay pursuing this game until you make a bag, and after taxes and fees, the bag still aint enough. Unless you're the next Taylor Sheridan making $1B+ for Paramount :)
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Two long protracted strikes and the residual bs of covid, and the volume of a decade plus over-spending correcting itself, has left a lot of people with long resumes riding that same struggle bus.
Having a regular gig is great for inspiration; I use my 9-5 as a way of generating character names that sound cool.