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How Writers Can Make Money in the Metaverse in 2022
The new frontier for writers
Writers, your world is about to change — in fact, it’s already changed, and you may not realize it.
The metaverse is coming: a digital, interconnected space where people can create anything they want, be anyone they want to be, and interact with others in a virtual world. It sounds made up, but it’s not: the metaverse is real, and it’s right around the corner.
Right now, you might be thinking: “I’m a writer. How on earth could I benefit from this?” You might think that your words only have value in the printed or digital realm — but not when they’re spoken by an avatar in the metaverse. The following are three ways writers can make money in this new world of virtual reality (VR).
Writers in the metaverse will be more important than ever
The metaverse is an increasingly popular space — and not just with gamers. In fact, in the coming years, the metaverse will be populated by millions of people looking for all sorts of entertainment — sports, gambling, music, and even writing.
But this is getting ahead of the game. What exactly is the metaverse? And how can writers make money from it?
