I’m on the Quixotic quest to make a living at writing. When I first began, I had to use the phrase “make a living” loosely–but now I’m writing full-time and finding that living-by-writing is, indeed, a lively possibility!
I’m now picking up an eclectic variety of freelance gigs, averaging 10,000 words a day for satisfied clients, and am always ready for a fresh challenge.
- Great writer to work with. Tremendous feedback and definitely exceeded my expectations. Can’t wait to work with this writer again. Professional. Responsive.
That’s my most recent review, from adventure-photographer Ty Sawyer, who commissioned me to write a 45,000-word piece on dive sites around the world to accompany his photos.
The internet is a marvelous “place”–I can find clients, you can find the writer you need, and PayPal makes it easy to conclude the transaction. If you have a project in mind, please give me a holler with the contact-form below–I’m at your service!
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Here I am hard at work (no, seriously) on some freelance articles for a UK car-hire company. Any questions why I'd like to keep working from this "office" space? ;)
October 10th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Keep going! Stay brave.
October 10th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
I figure as long as we can keep the electricity from getting shut off, I can keep writing… And if the Power Co did unplug my iPad, maybe I still remember how to use paper. ;)
October 29th, 2011 at 3:09 am
That’s funny. I write my blog completely from either my iPad and or iPhone if I am away from the iPad. Paper and pen(cil)s are a bit anchient which is a craft thing to say. In class I am afraid to take notes on my iPhone because I feel they think I’m on Facebook or something like that but maybe it’s just me. I always tell my teacher I’m just taking notes ok. ;)
October 10th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Same here. I’m always looking for a good writing “gig” while I’m in college and always looking for connections to jobs for when I get done with school.
October 11th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Great idea to add this tab [: I’m hoping to follow a similar path as yours. Who needs money when you can travel?
October 11th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
That’s a pretty fantastic writing space. Think I need to get one of those.
October 18th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Yeah for real! What a great place to write.
October 22nd, 2011 at 5:11 am
Thanks for subscribing to my Blog. I understand the lift that comes from seeing your work published. Hope you get to cash a lot more ‘writing’ cheques.
October 23rd, 2011 at 1:04 am
I’d love to do this myself
October 23rd, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Ditto!
October 24th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Good luck! :-)
October 25th, 2011 at 7:57 am
Kana
its the ultimate compliment when another writer subscribes to my blog.
So thanks and all the best to you!
Diego
October 26th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Thank you for the tip regarding your writing. You are doing what I love, writing and hopefully traveling, which are some of my favorite things to do:) Hence taking a part time job:)
You inspire me and thank you for your sincerety:)
October 26th, 2011 at 10:59 pm
You did really find a job at Freelancer.com? Cool. :)
October 26th, 2011 at 11:17 pm
Several! :)
October 27th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
Your photo truly depicts the hard life of writers!!! Joking :P
October 29th, 2011 at 8:10 am
Wish you all the best! I’m having pretty good luck with Elance–staying busy. I haven’t tried Freelancer yet.
November 2nd, 2011 at 11:05 am
I have just started working as a freelance writer as well. Wish I had an office space like the one you’re pictured in. Lots of natural light and very spacious indeed :)
November 4th, 2011 at 8:10 am
As an emerging writer it is nice to see someone doing what I plan on doing with my life and making it work! (its an ambitious career choice no matter what people say) I love you blog and thanks for liking mine!! Maybe I will be traveling and writing just as much as you some day :)
November 4th, 2011 at 10:40 am
Kana –
I love your upbeat approach and voice. I like your office, too.
Thanks for visiting my site and subscribing. I’m thinking that you are a Jane Austen fan too? (Seriously, what writer isn’t?)
November 4th, 2011 at 3:17 pm
OH yes! :) More on that subject in my 10/1/11 post (bang-up spin-off)…
November 23rd, 2011 at 3:11 pm
A 45,000-word piece???? That’s not a piece. That’s a book. :-)
November 23rd, 2011 at 5:04 pm
in four days, no less… :)
November 26th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Incredible work space….safe travels and wishing you much inspiration and success in freelancing! I do freelance editing…great way to meet other writers as well!
December 22nd, 2011 at 4:11 pm
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