Adventures In Freelancing

Are you just starting out as a freelance writer or maybe you're simply dreaming about the freelance life?  If either of these statements apply to you, you've come to the right place.  No, not because I'm an expert with tons of knowledge to pass along to you.  That couldn't be farther from the truth.  Actually, I'm quite new to the world of freelancing.  But I've learned quite a bit along my path, and I'm happy to share that knowledge with you.  All I ask is that you share what you know, as well.  I want to make this place a community, not just a platform for my ramblings.

Here's a bit about me and how I've come to begin my life as a freelancer.  I'm a mom to three kids - ages 9, 7, and 8 months.  Yep, there's quite a difference in age between the middle and the last.  I had it all worked out, as we often do in life.  Two kids, a boy and a girl, two years apart in age.  I'd finished my Master's degree in higher education and student affairs and was working in a job I loved as a college academic adviser.  Life was good.

Except I wasn't totally happy.  I ended my marriage, moved with my kids to the town where I worked, and soon after bought a home and got remarried.  To the love of my life, Bill.  Did I mention that Bill is 20 years older than I am?  And did I mention that, although I loved my job and my students, I didn't love my boss or co-workers?  Don't think I mentioned the fact that I was incredibly stressed out about my work environment or the fact that baby #3 was unexpected, to say the least.  Yeah, life happens that way.  But I'm a big believer of the philosophy that "things happen for a reason."

And so they did.  My out of control stress level, raging pregnancy hormones, and intense desire to slow down and enjoy my kids led me to quit that job at the community college a little over a year ago, with the resolve to act on the research I'd done regarding freelance writing.  I knew it could be done, but I didn't realize what it would take to do it.

This blog is a place to discuss just what it takes to make freelancing a reality.  Although it's been a year, I haven't come as far as I'd like.  But I'm well on my way.  Each person does things their own way, at their own pace.  Are you ready to start your journey toward a freelance career?  If so, join me as we begin our "Adventures in Freelancing" together!

By the way, you may want to head over to The Writing Journey to catch up on Bob's "How to Start Your Freelance Writing Business" series for starters.  We'll discuss lots of other great resources along our way.