Some years ago I made my living as a freelance writer.

While I still make my living as a writer, this column reminds me why I’m glad I’m not counting on freelance magazine and newspaper revenue any more.

By the way, one of the low rates listed in this column comes out to six cents a word. I recall getting paid one cent  a word by The Comics Journal (or a bounteous $25 for an interview) — and constantly having to cajole and threaten to collect that.

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