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Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:59:30 +0000

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By: Mariella

Mariella — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:36:47 +0000

argee, I do want to go into medical writing. I just don’t know where to start! I’d be very grateful for any help~ you could contact me using this this email address: mariannamoon[@]gmail.com

Thank you so so much~!

By: Mariella

Mariella — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:32:45 +0000

Shell>> haha~ Don’t worry, I’ll still be around in 50 years’ time. It’s the same with me. When I first tried freelancing, I was aiming for literary publications until offers came for web content and magazine pieces so my career path veered. It turned out to be a great decision to do so, however, since I DO earn all right now, still not in the six-figure per year department like veteran freelancers, but earning enough to pay for my bills and help my family and yes, we all do want to become famous authors someday don’t we

By: Sandra

Sandra — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:29:29 +0000

Congrats Deb. I hope you get the gig.

I think that with so many companies finally seeing how efficient and effective telecommuting is, more companies will join the bandwagon and start hiring flex time and telecommuters.

It just makes sense. I read so many blogs about Gen Y workers and how they don’t want to give up quality of life for a job, so they start businesses.

Your potential situation sounds ideal Deb. You go girl!

By: argee

argee — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:34:11 +0000

Mariella,
Ever thought of going into medical writing? With your science background, you’d do great. It’s not as much fun as creative writing, mind you, but it certainly puts food on the table of may freelancers. Just look at the freelance list of AMWA and EMWA! I can also give you some links to check out, if you want.
I wonder whether we are in the same continent

By: Shell

Shell — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:29:41 +0000

Mariella of course I won’t forget you… I’ll let you know in about 50 years time OK?

Lol, when I first started to write I had big dreams of being a famous author (don’t we all I hear ya cry)… ha, ha, then I found a writing position that was far from novels but in the business genre. So it was back to reality for me!

Then I finished my writing course, and probably can say now that I have learned so much and could probably write quite a thrilling novel… but other creative projects beckon for the time being

By: Mariella

Mariella — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:29:02 +0000

Mary>> good luck on your prospects

Shell> we actually have the same strategy. Don’t forget me when you become famous.

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:58:27 +0000

I want to thank everybody for their answers to my post. They were very helpful. I am still trying to get gigs- I apply to every single one I think I might possibly fit. Unless the ad poster can’t spell or they have other signs that totally turn me off. Typos happen;four or five misspellings in blurb-sized ad is something else. I guess that probably makes me picky. I just happen to be anal about spelling. I like what Ray had to say about the freelancer personality. He is dead on. his is a neat blog. I visit every day, tho I don’t necessarily post. I’ve learned a lot, and I’ve enjoyed it even more. COngrats for creating such a nice, adult, space for us.

By: Kori Ellis

Kori Ellis — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:55:12 +0000

Deb, if you get the offer and take the job, I’m sure you will be extremely successful. Just follow your instinct and decide what’s best for you and your family. If you find after some time that the job is too restrictive or not creative enough an outlet, you know you can always go back to multiple freelance jobs. You have already been successful, so you know you can do it.

Good luck, whatever you decide.

–Kori

By: Shell

Shell — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:06:19 +0000

I think as a freelancer you’ve got to learn strategize. Always thinking about the future, our next step… our best move… is this a game of chess I hear you ask?

My freelance strategy is to maintain my business writing role, and keep my (multiple) creative projects on the sideline. Of course, when I become a famous novelist, I will up my game plan

The best strategy I can envisage with your situation Deb, is to always have something to fall back on, like you’ve already said there will always be other blogging opportunities out there for you.

Meanwhile, it makes financial sense to jump at the opportunity being offered to you and then review it in 6 months or a year’s time.

If it’s all positive then stick with it… as I mentioned before, I think we all thrive on choices… I love choices, don’t you?