Joanne Macgregor
Hi Phemelo,
Thanks for your question!
No, I'm afraid it's not. Mind you, it's usually not lucrative wherever in the world you are, but a very small number of people in South Africa actually buy books - especially local fiction. That's why most writers tend to have a "day job" that brings in enough money to pay the bills, and then do their writing on the side. If you get successful with your books, then you can switch over and make your writing your main job.
Bottom line? There are easier ways to make money!
All the best,
Joanne Macgregor
Thanks for your question!
No, I'm afraid it's not. Mind you, it's usually not lucrative wherever in the world you are, but a very small number of people in South Africa actually buy books - especially local fiction. That's why most writers tend to have a "day job" that brings in enough money to pay the bills, and then do their writing on the side. If you get successful with your books, then you can switch over and make your writing your main job.
Bottom line? There are easier ways to make money!
All the best,
Joanne Macgregor
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