I'm not an expert on writing, I just know how to find places to break into the field. I have found so many tips on Absolute Write that I wanted to share. Here is a link that will take you directly to the Freelance Writing section. You might want to check out the forums, that is where I have met a ton of great writers who also share experiences and ideas.
On the forums you can find leads, advice, and support. I have joined the Monthly 'Just Hit Send' Challenges and it has really given me the confidence to strive harder. Without the folks in that circle, I would not be as confident as now. Yes, the ook I spoke about in my previous post boosted my morale, but those guys at the Absolute Write Water Cooler have my eternal gratitude.
There is nothing like joining up with other writers to really expand your horizons. So my second tip on getting started in the world of freelancing or writing in general is to find a forum or join a writer's group offline if possible. I highly recommend the Absolute Write Water Cooler for the best groups of writers anywhere.
And if you join up, let me know! My handle is SouthernFriedJulie, drop me a PM!
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Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
Too Early For Rejection.
I've been obsessive about checking my email. It's pretty pathetic. I'm sure that to anyone who saw the rumpled, red eyed, and wobbly picture I paint on the way to my inbox would agree.
Right now I'm going on around 3 hours of sleep. The bedroom had that sauna-like feel to it thanks to the rain. All 3 of the kids decided I needed company, too. So, after re-writing the article I'd worked on for the fourth time (and which will need another 2 polishings, i know), I was pummeled by little feet for hours.
Lovely.
6:30 is the normal time to get out of bed here, so washed up the 5 year old and sent her off to school after breakfast. She's been gone for ten minutes and already I'm on the compulsive 'check my email' bit. You'd think I would know by now that no one is going to get back to me in just a few hours. The only time I ever had that happen was when I sent a question to this one agent who is known for quick replies.
I'll be checking my email all day during those short breaks when the kids let me have peace.
Mmm. Peace. I wonder what a long stretch of that is like?
Right now I'm going on around 3 hours of sleep. The bedroom had that sauna-like feel to it thanks to the rain. All 3 of the kids decided I needed company, too. So, after re-writing the article I'd worked on for the fourth time (and which will need another 2 polishings, i know), I was pummeled by little feet for hours.
Lovely.
6:30 is the normal time to get out of bed here, so washed up the 5 year old and sent her off to school after breakfast. She's been gone for ten minutes and already I'm on the compulsive 'check my email' bit. You'd think I would know by now that no one is going to get back to me in just a few hours. The only time I ever had that happen was when I sent a question to this one agent who is known for quick replies.
I'll be checking my email all day during those short breaks when the kids let me have peace.
Mmm. Peace. I wonder what a long stretch of that is like?
Beginnings
So I've finally set my feet down the path of serious freelance writing. I thought since I haven't done a serious blog, I would do that as well. Perhaps an outlet for my serious side will help me in my efforts.
I really don't know what the road ahead holds for me. I do know that I plan to write here about all the trials and tribulations of becoming published, along with what it means to be a parent who is unable to devote as much time as she'd like to writing.
I /do/ know that I refuse to quit until my novel[s] have been published. I am not going to allow myself to fall prey to the 'if' way of thinking. It will not be 'if I get published', but 'when I get published'.
I really don't know what the road ahead holds for me. I do know that I plan to write here about all the trials and tribulations of becoming published, along with what it means to be a parent who is unable to devote as much time as she'd like to writing.
I /do/ know that I refuse to quit until my novel[s] have been published. I am not going to allow myself to fall prey to the 'if' way of thinking. It will not be 'if I get published', but 'when I get published'.
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