Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Korean Bestseller Advises Aspiring Writers on Financial Discipline
A famous Korean writer named Kim Ho-yeon, who wrote a super popular book, told aspiring writers to be careful with their money.
He said that writers usually don't make much money at first, so they should learn to save and not spend too much.
This way, they can keep writing until they become famous and earn more.
Novelist Kim Ho-yeon, author of 'The Second Chance Convenience Store', spoke at a book talk in Seoul.
Kim advised aspiring writers to practice financial discipline and live frugally until they achieve success.
He stressed that writers often earn little in the beginning, making it crucial to manage money wisely.
Kim's international hit has sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
He shared his advice during a book talk at Mapo Central Library, Seoul on Friday.
- Who
- Novelist Kim Ho-yeon, author of 'The Second Chance Convenience Store'
- What
- Advised aspiring writers on the importance of financial discipline
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Mapo Central Library, Seoul
- Why
- To help writers manage financially until they achieve success
- Author
- Kim Ho-yeon
- Book Title
- The Second Chance Convenience Store
- Event
- Book talk at Mapo Central Library, Seoul
- Key Advice
- Financial discipline and living frugally