Hello all! Allow me to introduce myself and my writing issues.
I fell into writing for a daily newspaper 20 years ago. After 11 years, I began working as a reporter with a real salary and benefits, but quit two years later due to a personnel issue. I was devastated. I loved the job.
I took a huge pay cut to work for the competition - as a reporter/editor for a weekly paper. Except for the pay, it was an easy transition.
Then my husband retired and we moved 600 miles away to a totally new and wonderful environment. I enjoyed the freedom to explore our new surroundings, but I missed writing. So six months later when I was asked to continue writing for the same paper I just left, I jumped at the chance. That was three years ago. I've done some freelancing for the daily paper, but at $1 per inch, it really isn't worth it unless a story simply falls into my lap.
I think it is now time to expand my horizons, earn some money, and leave my comfort zone.I've thought that writing for magazines would suit me. And, I have written the first chapter of a non-fiction book.
It has been so long that I've had to actually look for work, that I'm a bit intimidated. And, I'm not as young as I used to be. I think I need a little encouragement to break old habits. I hope to find it here.
Hi Carol! You have my total support on leaving your comfort zone. I know that probably doesn't sound like much coming from someone you don't know, but I'm right there with you! We've had a number of things happen that have caused my husband and I to re-evaluate how we manage things. And one of the biggest changes we've had to make is stepping out of our own comfort zones in order to try to improve things. Coming here and becoming a member was one of those changes, but for me it was one that simply reinforces one of my comfort zones so that I can step outside of them in other areas.
katzkraftz1I simply love writing. I also love blogging and try not to be too much of a pest in my attempts to help others. I've even had to create some rules for myself ... don't help unless someone asks. I've found that sometimes peope are just airing thier frustrations and just need a shoulder.
So ... shoulder or otherwise, you're more than welcomed to drop me a line anytime you either need an ear, proofread, shoulder, solicited advice, or just to swap tales of your day or progress.
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