So You Want to be a Freelance Writer

Well, this won't be your average blog about it!

In the three years of working as a freelance writer, I'd like to think I've learned a lot about the business. I fully acknowledge that I have a lot more to learn, but at least I have something of a grounding. I also know that a lot of people look at internet work, including writing, with something of a skewed lens: either they look at it as a way to free themselves from the 9-5 office (it is, sort of) or they look at as something strange and mythical-like a sasquatch. You like to believe it exists, but you also think that there's just an oddly shaped stump beneath all the hype. (again, this is sort of true!)

So what will follow in this blog is a real life account of a real life freelance writer (me!) I'm not overwhelmingly successful yet, mostly due to a certain 2 year old who is even now coming over to bug me (say hi William), but I have been observing trends, how people think, and what goes on backstage and I want to impart that knowledge. So, put the money away that you were going to spend on books and lists (or donate it to me; I'm not fussy :D) and please feel free to subscribe. I hope to update regularly with my thoughts on freelancing, my observations, no few rants, some good bidding sites, clients... and probably a healthy smattering of life and humor and annoyance too.

Please pull up a chair, drink your coffee and grab a donut from the side.

So You Want to Be a Freelance Writer!