In fantasising about freelancing as a full-time gig rather than a haphazard hobby, I've collected a list of concerns...
- Forsaking Civilisation: What if writing in residence means I degenerate into a Lord of the Flies existence, lolling on the couch sans makeup, in my pyjamas and brandishing a spear in case a stray pig trots past?
- Health: What if crazy marooned kids start hunting me because I've turned into a porker through lack of exercise?
- Sty-mied: What if I can't work properly from the house clogging up with papers, books and magazines and becoming a pigsty?
- Bringing Home the Bacon: What if my 2011 tax return lists an income of $20? What if, according to Sod's Law, I have no publications showing any interest for weeks, and then five accept my queries all at once?
- Piggy in the Middle: What if I can't leave work at work, because work and home are the same goddamn place? What if, I have the buyer's remorse with freelancing and would like a return (to work)?
I couldn't help but wonder... how do I ensure freelance writing as a full-time gig doesn't turn into a full-time pig?
I think I have the same worries than you, but see my situation is even worst, my first language is not the English, so I see in this way, this blogging thing may not work but at least my English improve. If we don't try we won't know what will be the outcome.
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Blackberry? That way you could write and run on the treadmill at the same time, thus reducing piggishness from that respect.
ReplyDeleteUm, the slovenliness? That's what cleaners are for :-)
Thanks for the heads up about your blog, it looks really interesting and best of luck!!
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The Blackberry running would be an excellent solution, except for my extreme un-coordination while exercising. I'm likely to write "oNec upON a tyme" then trip and fly off the treadmill and go eat chocolate to console myself.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear I'm not alone with these worries though. : )
Thanks for stopping by my page!! I love your blog! It's so cute (: Definitely following!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly Marie,
ReplyDeleteWill be stopping by Confessions of a Law School Dropout regularly as well. Love it!