Pillow Fulla Scrilla The value of writing has been a hot topic in 2020, particularly in light of the brilliant #publishingpaidme hashtag that raised awareness about the pay gap between white writers and writers of colour. As I continue to carve a place for myself as a professional writer, I’m also trying to be open about how much money I’m making—in hopes of transparency, but also to prompt discussion about the devaluing of writing in certain fields.