Writing: The Only Industry Wherein We Expect Professionals to Work for Free
And with A.I. edging in, it’s time we face the ugly facts
8 min readMay 13, 2024
About fifteen years ago, I purchased an original painting from an artist I loved. It was a simple floral design carved and painted onto a 5"x7” block of wood. I paid $75 for it. That was a lot of money for someone who was struggling to make…