What are the benefits of becoming a writer? Why do publishers give writers royalties on their works?

Writers who work freelance or on a contract basis generally get to be their own boss. If you are writing to be published, you will get passive income through royalties, although it isn’t usually enough to support someone by itself. Writers typically get more freedom within their place of employment, or have more options for self employment. The skill of writing is also very versatile and can be applied in multiple types of industries.