Leon Vogel

Well, first off I can say financial security was NOT a motivational factor by any means. I think it's odd we're told we can be whatever we want to be when we grow up and wonder what the hell happened when we're applying for food stamps with our liberal arts degrees or our general business degrees. So in all honesty, I didn't focus my time on my writing until after I got my masters and obtained a steady job. My love and understanding for psychology has helped tremendously, especially when it comes to mapping a character, and capturing their emotions precisely, especially when your writing in the first person. So, I guess that's my answer. My psychology degree motivated me to take my writing to the next level.

Hard to say. At this point I've only uploaded one piece, and although I'm aware that this isn't the place to try and make a living as a writer, receiving any sort of payment for a piece you poured all your skills as a creative writer into can inject that unexplainable pleasant feeling. Writing is extremely competitive, and I mean EXTREMLEY competitive. I hope all users who use Smashwords find success in perfecting their craft.