I Could Be Your Writer

I'm not sure what the etiquette is for this thing I'm going to do, or even if there is one. But I'm going to do it anyway, because, you know, I've got this blog here at my fingertips, it's sort of decently established, and so why not tell you what I'm thinking?

I'm thinking you know me. You know people. People know people. We have all these great connections, and supportive friends, and folks who just happen to stop by our internet places.

What's to say my blog won't be visited by the person(s) who holds the key to my literary future?

Elizabeth Berg was a freelance writer when someone contacted her, an agent, I think it was, or maybe an editor, and said, "I've this proposal for a book, and I want you to be its writer." Someone contacted her, just sort of slid the folder of opportunity across her desk. She took the job, wrote the non-fiction book, which springboarded her into the fiction career she wanted. Now, two-dozen highly-successful novels later...

So I'm thinking maybe there's someone out there looking for a writer. Maybe they're looking for me, because I could be the one plucked from obscurity. Why not?

I'm a good fiction writer. I can do narrative non-fiction, too. Short stuff, long stuff, articles, books. I do have experience. I relate well to people, understand a variety of topics. And I'm confident in my skills. I'm also fortunate to have people in my life who would vouch for me on this stuff. I consider you all, my readers, among them.

You know what? Some might think this is me begging a lucky break, but it's not. It's me acknowledging my place, my potential, and admitting that I've worked hard for close to ten years. It's me agreeing to work harder yet, because I'm here, and I'm ready.

I could be your writer. Are you looking for me? Do you know someone who could be?

Freelancing is Fun!

I'm really getting the hang of this freelancing stuff. Been submitting queries and full submissions like mad the last week, and the ideas keep coming. I just feel so good about this year and all the possibilities!

I'd just sent out an e-mail query to All You (minutes ago) and, when I returned to my inbox, I had a full request for another article I'd queried last week. What a high!

I've also been sending e-mails, inquiring of web-content and blogger jobs. I got word from one of the sites, and you're lookin' at (you know what I mean) a new edition to Type-A Mom online. You can visit here to see my first publication. 'Tis exciting! I'll be focusing on the topics of Toddlers and Preschoolers, since I have one of each. Got a couple articles in the thinking stage right now; hopefully I can get those done within the week.

All it takes, guys, is faith and perseverance. You've got to believe in your skills as a writer, then get to work and start submitting. Onward, gang!

On The Road (to writing) Again

The last few days have been spent stressed and worried about issues at home. Today's a little less hectic and I'm getting back into the groove. I've been searching freelance jobs online and have, along with one last week, submitted two e-mail applications for paid blogging and/or freelance positions. I wait for responses ever-so-patiently.

Still working on my own articles; one is ready to send via snail mail, as soon as my replacement ink cartridge gets here, and another is halfway done, market selected (if I can get their page to come up without error, as it has for a few days now).

I've figured out my plan of action for my next column, as well as gotten official word that this month's is coming out next week. I can't wait to see it! Also thinking about my proposal for a second, unrelated column, which I hope to submit to the appropriate people in the next week.

Haven't looked at the Work In Progress (WIP) for about a week... but still have, what?, two-ish/three weeks in the month? Still time for that.

Whew! I'm digging this. I love throwing myself into the thick of it, trying to get set up with as much work (and success) as possible!