Hey All

Hi everyone

This is my first foray into a writer community forum. I am a longtime student of literature and a voracious reader. I love to write but have never published - it has always been more of a hobby. My working life has been spent in the business world, but I am now looking forward to something new. Hence, I have decided to wade into the depths of freelance writing. At the moment, the process appears somewhat intimidating and the web information concerning such a venture feels overwhelming. Self-doubt and imagined inadequacy tend to batter the ramparts of my confidence. I was more confident writing my doctoral dissertation in English Literature. (Maybe because that was for a select audience of known individuals.)

Anyway, I am looking forward to being a member of this community. Hopefully I can make some positive contributions. And hopefully, over time, I can gain some insights and advice with regard to my new path into the freelance writing world.

RunForPresentense said:

Hi there, wolf, I'm new and totally doubtful too! *high fives* Welcome, and best of luck here. What sorts of of things do you like to write?

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As far as my 'zygotic' freelancing gig goes, I am currently focusing on environmental issues with a focus on Conservation and Sustainability (which is my daughter's major at UNH - will be great to pick her brain.) I have yet to land any paid gigs currently, but I am a newbie so must be patient yet relentless in my search.

Spare time writing has always been and still remains poetry. My love for reading poetry is boundless and I always enjoy the challenges of its creation.

Hey Karasue - thanks for the welcome! I only recently became interested in the freelance gig - partly to earn some extra cash and partly due to the instability of the general job market (never mind I don't really enjoy my current job.) I have always loved writing and researching - obtained my Ph.D. in Lit way back in 1994 and, as time goes on, I miss real writing more and more. I figure it is time to MAYBE actually enjoy working - lol.

thanks Enlightened - just began work on a blog - I am a total newbie at that too - but Wordpress seems to be relatively easy to deal with for techno-dummies like myself. Thinking of creating a new Facebook page as well for the writing portion of my life (again, I am a dummy so that may take help from my daughters - lol.) Putting together some article pitches to see if I can nab a guest post here and there also.

Thanks for the input - very much appreciated!!!

p.s - 42 hours of Brandon Sanderson Instruction? What is that? I LOVE Sanderson's novels!!