Thank you for the kind words.

John:

Thank you, along with the advice.

Phil:

That was an interesting perspective, and thank you for sharing it. I believe that your premise also enables a writer to select better projects.

I’m going to differ with you. It sounds counter-intuitive, but the best time to look for work is when you’re very, very busy. It takes time for the work to develop, so looking while you’re busy helps to bring in a steadier stream.

Also, when you’re busy, you tend to deal from a position of strength in negotiations, rather than a position of “I need this to pay the next bill.”

Thank you for the kind words.

While we live in a world of specialization, it is always helpful to develop other options.

Some great points here. Previous work experience can indeed open many doors, as can specializing. Previous work experience led me to my first freelance writing job and continues to be a niche I enjoy. As you say, writing what we know can open doors, but we don’t have to stay inside that cliche forever. In the past three years I’ve written on topics I never would have even considered writing about, but I’ve learned a lot and broadened my awareness. I think we’d dry up pretty fast only focusing on one little corner of our own worlds. Again, great post.

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