Lee's perspective does help to sell writing courses. On Medium I mute the get rich quick gurus. I can't count the number of times I've been urged to quit my day job and embrace the life of a full time creative. There's ability and talent. Two of by adult kids have the ability to play the guitar and sing. But they both know they don't have anywhere near the talent to make a living at it.

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But with writing, because anyone can pound out letters on a computer, presto, they can morph into a creative, quit their day job and soar to new heights.

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Everybody can kick a soccer ball, but how many people can make a living at it?