Update and Defining Goals

posted by marybabysteps on Tue, 03/24/2009 - 9:14am

You probably think I fell off the face of the Earth, don't you? I haven't. Truly, I've been absent from Adventures in Freelancing because I just don't feel like I've had much to say on the subject. I've talked about my shift in freelance pursuits. I'm now focusing on blogging as my main form of paid writing, and it's working for me. I'm still writing a blog for college students, and I will soon start blogging for our local radio stations! I'm very excited about that.

I'm also excited to share with you a piece I wrote that was just published at The Savvy Gal. It's about the reasons women keep secrets and includes advice from Dr. Jill Hubbard, the author of The Secrets Women Keep: What Women Hide and the Truth That Brings Them Freedom. Check it out if yout get a chance.

Something else I think you might want to take a look at is this post by the brilliant blogger, Lori, at A Cowboy's Wife. In it she talks about blogging goals and why we need them to attain success. She really got me to thinking that I'd like to reevaluate my goals for this blog, Just because I've decided to alter my writing path doesn't mean that I want to give up on this blog. I still love reading about the subject of successful freelancing, and I know my career will evolve over time. I'm just not sure yet the direction I want to take Adventures in Freelancing for me to be comfortable with it and to feel that it is a success. Does this make any sense at all?

Please be patient with me while I contemplate things. I will continue to post here. It may just be sporadically for a while until I figure things out. Does anyone have any advice for me? Have you been at this place with your blog?

posted by Christie Crowder

Tue, 03/24/2009 - 7:09pm

Wow! It seems this is going around a lot! I just posted something similar on my blog and I have been reading a few others. Must be that it is not only the weather that is changing, eh? Thanks for sharing!

posted by Lori Curtis

Thu, 04/02/2009 - 3:52pm

Hi Mary!

I'm just researching blogs on freelance writing because....I'm starting my own!! anyway, I've read through your posts and I think you've got a really great blog here. You've definitely given me hope about my prospects as both a freelance writer and a blogger. I'm just getting my site up and running, and I must say, I'm finding out that I am much less internet saavy than I had previously thought. But this is all very exciting and I look forward to reading your updates!

Thanks!

Lori

posted by marybabysteps

Thu, 04/02/2009 - 5:42pm

Hi, Lori! Thank you so very much for your kind words. I know what you mean about the internet - it can be intimidating. Be confident that you can learn as you go. I can't wait to go check out your blog so far, and I look forward to getting to know you!

posted by writingherlife

Fri, 04/03/2009 - 8:22am

Hi, Mary! I can totally relate to this. I think Spring is a great time re-evaluate where you're headed and even our blogs need a good spring cleaning now and then, right? I'm really excited about the 31 Days to a Better Blog project and am looking forward to participating. Thanks for "inviting" us to join you!

posted by marybabysteps

Fri, 04/03/2009 - 12:19pm

A good spring cleaning is exactly what I'm after! I'm glad you're on board with the 31 days, and I look forward to completing it with you. Smiling

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