Can I make a living from being an author?

Can I make a living from being an author?

Derek Johns (Managing Director - AP Watt Literary Agency) gives expert video advice on: How can a writer increase their chances of getting noticed?; What kind of person makes a good writer?; Do writers need particular qualities to succeed? and more...

It is very hard to make a living from being an author. Most published authors have to stick to the day job. I would never advise any writer to set out to make a living from writing. You should assume that you are going to have to do other things. Any money you earn from writing is a bonus.