Ellen, you’ve hit the nail right on the head. As difficult as this truth is, it’s actually the current reality of many Medium writers — striking a balance between writing for money and creatively writing.

Making money requires consistency and going against your creative flow(most often than we desire).

Paid writers have to write on topics they don’t love, even hate. Writing at odd hours they would rather desire spend sleeping or be time with family.

Creativity takes time, it outputs are sporadic and unpredictable.

Thanks for shedding light on this unspoken truth — reality.