Storytime!

Two years ago, I created a couple of gigs on Fiverr out of curiosity, and one of them blew up.

You can say it was the start of my freelance writing career, and I've made around 10k on Fiverr to date. My monthly turnaround is around $500 more or less. Considering my economy, $500 is more than enough for a student.

I'm also pursuing Computer Science, but programming isn't something I really like.

I write mainly on self-help and mental health, and I've gained a lot of experience in this niche.

Throughout the years, my love for writing has increased drastically. When I started, I only treated writing as something that could help me make pocket money and manage my school expenses, but now I think I can make a full-time career out of writing.

I'm thinking of getting out of this Fiverr loop and starting somewhere else where I will be adequately compensated, considering my experience in the mental health niche.

From what I've seen, Fiverr is a good platform that can help you get some work at the start, but most people who come here are not willing to pay good prices for quality work. And increasing your prices is also something that mostly backfires as thousands of people are willing to do the same work for 1/5th of the price.

I just wanted to see how others make their living, what platforms are best for long-term work, and how much income is considered suitable for a freelance writer.

Any suggestions, tips, or personal experiences will be highly appreciated :)