Hive is only minimally about the monetary rewards for me. I make very little on a post that takes me three or more hours, so that's a good thing. I earn about what would have been minimum wage back in the fifties for my time. But I have followers! People who actually read what I write! And engage! I love to read what they write! Priceless...
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But I have followers! People who actually read what I write! And engage! I love to read what they write! Priceless...
This is precisely what has kept me here. It certainly isn't about the money anymore. What blows me away is even the small amount I make on Hive is a lot more than you can earn anywhere else. I monetized my writing on Medium earlier this year and have yet to see a deposit because it has to be at least $5 before they issue a payment.
That is disturbing!!!
My >2000k here is more than a bunch of my friends who have worked much harder than I have and published books.
Yes, the golden age of making a living at independent writing/publishing is done for most of us. I had a very good run 2013-2024 and consider myself lucky but have to admit when the reality of the situation changes. I didn't even make my investment back on my last couple of books.