A "struggling writer" refers to someone who faces difficulties in their writing career, such as finding success or making a stable income from their work. Full definition
Especially to the many newbie, struggling writers who doubt if it would ever be possible for them to make a full - time living from their writing. (publishwithprasen.com)
Any advice for struggling writers trying to get a book written and published? (bookbrowse.com)
The strategies and tools presented in this book target struggling writers in grades 3 — 8 (in any classroom around the world) and teachers with limited time. (ascd.org)