I've been working as a freelance writer for the last five years, albeit not yet full time. What I've learned is that writing is, in the words of Lean In, not a ladder, but a jungle gym. There's no direct path to where you want to be, no perfect job or internship that opens doors. You make … [Read more...] about How to Thrive as a Freelance Writer
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Writing Goals for 2014
I've focused a lot of this blog's content towards what it means to become a writer and how to go about doing so. I'm still traveling as much as I can, but I want to create a life where I can do both, travel and write, and have the, for lack of better word, "digital nomad lifestyle." I'm lucky … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2014
10 Things Every Aspiring Writer Needs
Last week I talked about my journey from college student and intern to freelance writer and travel blogger. It's been a long one to be sure and has much more left to go. But let's say you also want to become a writer. Where do you start? We've talked about where to apply for jobs and who to pitch to … [Read more...] about 10 Things Every Aspiring Writer Needs
On Becoming a Writer and Following Dreams
One question I get asked regularly is, "How did you become a writer?" Well, it's kind of a funny story. My path wasn't really ever in the cards to become a writer. Sure, I had always loved writing, scribbling notes onto napkins and journaling every day. But writing for money? That idea didn't … [Read more...] about On Becoming a Writer and Following Dreams
10 Lessons from a Quarter Century of Life
I am now a quarter century old. This is old news, as it happened back in July. But a lot has been going on in my life these past few months. I've started to get consistent freelance writing gigs. I was a bridesmaid in my best friend's wedding. It may be a quarter life crisis, but I know … [Read more...] about 10 Lessons from a Quarter Century of Life