[General] He lives by his pen

[Silverobama]

Hi teachers.

Is it natural to describe someone who's a writer "He lives by his pen", which means he's occupation is a writer.

 

[Rover_KE]

Is it natural to say about someone who's a writer "He lives by his pen"? [STRIKE]which means his occupation is a writer.[/STRIKE]

Not really. He probably uses a computer or word processor anyway.