The universe is dumb and capitalism is nonsense

Five reasons why it's very hard to start a creative writing business that might make you feel better or worse depending on your comfort level with embracing nonsense.

Sometimes, you need to understand the scope of the problem you are trying to solve, and this article is about showing you the scope of the problem faced by authors and creative writers in the current climate. I have written extensively about how to gain an advantage over capitalism and grow your business in a sustainable manner even in a hypercapitalist nightmare that helps you thrive, but that is not this article. I also wrote a 50,000-word guide on how to begin, grow, and monetize your Substack that is completely free.

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