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OptimisticByChoice t1_iwcxc4n wrote

  1. Would you consider yourself optimistic about political activism and why? Check my username I’m always looking for fuel 😉

  2. I want to be able to afford ramen and rent in the next six months by writing about finance related topics.

I have a MA in finance, been published in the school paper, academic journals, and a couple of blogs. Free of course.

How do I get from 0 to ramen and rent money?

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franhawthorne OP t1_iwd59nl wrote

If you want to make a living through writing, you've chosen a great specialty. I spent most of my journalism career covering business and finance, and I think that's an area that will never cease being of interest to a wide range of readers -- from corporate leaders, to hedge fund and pension managers, to individuals who like to track the markets and make their own investment decisions. Your combination of an MA and published writing experience should really help. But as with most careers, you'll probably have to start small. Luckily, there are a slew of small newsletters, newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc that focus on different aspects of finance. (Yes, they pay, though not Manhattan-rent-level wages.)

As for your political question: I feel like I have to be an activist-optimist, even if that means having a lot of patience, suffering a lot of hits, and taking the long view sometimes. Otherwise, I'm ceding the battle to the optimists who disagree with me politically. Does that make sense?

I hope this helps. Thanks for reaching out.

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