Practice makes perfect. Coming from another freelance writer who has been doing it for more than a decade as well. :) For me, the biggest element that has helped me move from freelancing to being an author is the level of confidence I built since I began in 2012. I've been more open to interact with others, seeing the value in what I provide, and trust myself more often.
I feel like this can't be emphasized enough. For a lot of us, much of the battle is in our heads and the way we view our work! I feel like stepping into your own skills and creativity is a HUGE step. Good for you!
I agree wholeheartedly. I’m quite amazed that you don’t already have a literary agent. With the information you have shared I feel that you’ve paid your dues and it’s something you have earned. I’m hoping it comes in the near future for you.
I'm in no position to offer advice, as I've not yet published my first novel. Motivation, I can do. Keep at it! If you're doing everything right, as that agent said, then all the suffering or frustration will have been worth it in the end. :)
HEY! It's so awesome to connect. Germany! I love the internet for bringing two people in completely different places together. :-) Thank you for supporting me!
I'm in a similar situation. I was a journalist and editor in the military, then did public affairs for them for a long time. That made me a much good writer in a technical sense, but I've had to unlearn some of it to try to write fiction. The funny thing is, I see some opportunity on platforms like Medium and so on for the kinds of columns and personal essays I've done in the past, but for some reason I veer away from that. I want to write fiction, specifically novels. I think I'm just trying to live the dream I had as a kid, despite all that's happened to me and the writing world since then. Luckily, my career set me up with enough of a retirement that I don't need to make any money from writing. I thought I could do both kinds of writing based on my ability to crank out stuff all day long when I was working. But I find I can only manage four or five hours of creative fiction work in a day. I don't think it's age, either. That other stuff -- press releases, speeches, technical writing -- was just easier.
4-5 hours of writing a day is a LOT. I'm so interested in your background, and I bet you learned a ton from it. Do what excites you. I think that's Step #1. The world will never get tired of amazing stories. We will ALWAYS need writers like you. I'd love to read your work!
Has being a freelance writer helped me as an author?//Thoughts from a six figure writer (I'm paraphrasing, you used a 6). Yes, yes it has. I don't doubt for a second that you work your fingers to the bone as a freelance writer, but a six figure sum income (that rhymed) is why you can be an author.
Hi Megan -Great aesthetic and you're looking well -Regarding your writing ambition, what genre(s) interest you? And, if someone were to ask you, what would your three favourite books be?
Practice makes perfect. Coming from another freelance writer who has been doing it for more than a decade as well. :)
For me, the biggest element that has helped me move from freelancing to being an author is the level of confidence I built since I began in 2012. I've been more open to interact with others, seeing the value in what I provide, and trust myself more often.
I feel like this can't be emphasized enough. For a lot of us, much of the battle is in our heads and the way we view our work! I feel like stepping into your own skills and creativity is a HUGE step. Good for you!
I agree wholeheartedly. I’m quite amazed that you don’t already have a literary agent. With the information you have shared I feel that you’ve paid your dues and it’s something you have earned. I’m hoping it comes in the near future for you.
Thank you so much.
I'm in no position to offer advice, as I've not yet published my first novel. Motivation, I can do. Keep at it! If you're doing everything right, as that agent said, then all the suffering or frustration will have been worth it in the end. :)
Thank you so much! 😀 I love writing. I'll never stop. I hope you keep going too! I will look for your published work when it's ready. :)
honestly a graphic design background helps event planners/designers do amazing things. it's just a fact.
I could see that!
Hi Megan.
I write from Germany and it's been two days since I follow you and
I think you rock!
HEY! It's so awesome to connect. Germany! I love the internet for bringing two people in completely different places together. :-) Thank you for supporting me!
I'm in a similar situation. I was a journalist and editor in the military, then did public affairs for them for a long time. That made me a much good writer in a technical sense, but I've had to unlearn some of it to try to write fiction. The funny thing is, I see some opportunity on platforms like Medium and so on for the kinds of columns and personal essays I've done in the past, but for some reason I veer away from that. I want to write fiction, specifically novels. I think I'm just trying to live the dream I had as a kid, despite all that's happened to me and the writing world since then. Luckily, my career set me up with enough of a retirement that I don't need to make any money from writing. I thought I could do both kinds of writing based on my ability to crank out stuff all day long when I was working. But I find I can only manage four or five hours of creative fiction work in a day. I don't think it's age, either. That other stuff -- press releases, speeches, technical writing -- was just easier.
4-5 hours of writing a day is a LOT. I'm so interested in your background, and I bet you learned a ton from it. Do what excites you. I think that's Step #1. The world will never get tired of amazing stories. We will ALWAYS need writers like you. I'd love to read your work!
You're so awesome!
Thank you! I think YOU are awesome!!!
@@bymegangrant why thank you!
Has being a freelance writer helped me as an author?//Thoughts from a six figure writer (I'm paraphrasing, you used a 6). Yes, yes it has. I don't doubt for a second that you work your fingers to the bone as a freelance writer, but a six figure sum income (that rhymed) is why you can be an author.
This means a lot to me.
@@bymegangrant You're welcome, although it was meant with a large dose of cynicism (never could spell cinamun).
@@MrRosebeing LOL
Love Your Channel Megan!!!
Thank you so much!
Hi Megan -Great aesthetic and you're looking well -Regarding your writing ambition, what genre(s) interest you? And, if someone were to ask you, what would your three favourite books be?
Hey! Thank you for the compliments.