What sorts of day jobs do writers have?

by Anya Svetlaya
8th January 2016

Hi,

I understand that there are a thousand possible answers to this question, but I'm interested to know how writers tend to earn a living (apart from their writing). I'm asking because I'm thinking through how I might make my dream work on a practical level. Thanks!

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I worked for local government, social services dept. now retired but do some tv extra work.

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Kitchen designer and saddle fitter.

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