I've now been doing this for over a decade and this post marks my eleventh goal setting as a writer. This year has mostly been about getting my finances in order and really focusing on my business. I didn't have as many new outlets as in years past, but I had several stories I was proud of. … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2025
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Writing Goals for 2024
It’s that time of year again when I talk about my career and what I’ve learned! I think I'm finally coming out of the post-pandemic years, first with hardly any work and then an overabundance. Now we're somewhere in the middle. This year has had some financial expenses I wasn't exactly prepared … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2024
Writing Goals for 2019
This year has been my craziest to date. I experienced the stress of having to write an entire book in about three months, followed by fact checks and photo sourcing. I didn't handle it all that well but ultimately got through it. I had some of my best success in terms of pitching outlets and placing … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2019
Writing Goals for 2017
This past year has been a real turning point for my career. I quit my other jobs to focus solely on writing. I became a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and the Freelancers Union. I got some stories published by major publications and picked up a few regular gigs. I've been asked … [Read more...] about Writing Goals for 2017