Goodbye, freelancing.

Many of my friends know that I have moved away from non-fiction. While I enjoyed working with those of you, my time in freelancing is coming to an end. Some of you I have worked with as an editor, a ghostwriter, a reviewer, or content provider.

I have learned a lot from my friends and I thank each and every one of you that encouraged me to take the leap from fiction into non-fiction years ago. Can you believe that some of you I met in the beginning of 2006? A simple visit into a freelance forum started my journey and created friendships that I hope last a lifetime.

We've shared a lot of laughs, many rejections and tips that ultimately led to acceptances we could use to bolster our careers. After several years of this, my heart still returns to fiction. While writing on health I would dream of my Jasper...his trip through the darkness overshadowing bullet points. During articles on pregnancy plots for vampires and werewolves would caress the nape of my neck with their talons.

Often I would add the tagline to my bios: Julie Fletcher is a freelance writer by day that writes blood soaked horror in the depths of night.

My weakness, my desire and my true love has always been and always will be fiction.

Most of you are aware that I have taken a position with Keith Publications as an editor. -(Thank you to Mary for offering me this!)- I am in love with their (our!) ideals and the staff is amazing. Open to ideas and full of encouragement for the authors contracted. Ready to take on new authors and their worlds.

A few of you have stated that fiction is my element. I believe that, too. I also believe in those of you that are writing fiction and chasing your dream. Those of you that are still writing non-fiction and wish to share your knowledge with others. I want to be part of the process that helps you find your audience. I want to be there for you and bring you to the next level in your career.

No matter what, I'll always be here to be your cheerleader. I want to share the Editor's Creed with you (it is posted below this post) and I hope that when we work together in the future, you'll always refer back to it and know- I am your biggest fan.

Sincerely,
Julie