I'm a freelance writer, and yes, I love what I do.

Sometimes I have to (yes, have to) write something the way a client wants rather than write it a way I think is better for their audience. Then it's a job. Still, even then I enjoy the challenge of trying to satisfy myself inside the schedule and budget I've been allotted.

How did I come to this? I would have to say I knew somebody (my brother's best friend). He gave me my first break and then it was all up to me. Mind you, I had a linguistic background...but when he hired me, I couldn't even type.

I worked for a large company for quite a few years before being downsized. I've been freelancing ever since (and the company that downsized me is my client).

How can you earn money for what you love to do? Network. Everybody knows somebody. Be able to say what you love to do in 15 to 30 seconds and practice everywhere: the barber, the grocery store, kilt nights. At the end of your speech you want people to think they NEED that. ("Oh really? My brother's friend's cousin's wife's sister is looking for someone to do that.")

Look for places that need somebody who needs the services you can provide or the abilities you have. Find somebody who knows someone who works on the inside and get to know them.

Look for all the markets where you can freelance or advertise your work as well: consignment stores, eBay, festivals, themed organizations, web sites, etc.