How I Became a Full-Time Writer

The Daily Writer · Aug 8, 2026 · 7m

I became a full-time writer in May 2021, a little over five years ago. Since then, dozens of people have asked how I actually made the transition from teaching college to full-time writing. After all, going from teaching to writing is not a transition you hear about every day.If you have a goal of becoming a full-time writer, this episode will help you think about a strategy to get there.