So as the end of the year keeps getting closer, I think back over and I find myself reflecting on the negative aspects of 2015. Not just myself, others included, it seemed to be a rough year for a lot of folks. I was no exception. So as I sit here adjusting to a new persepctive, I decided that 2016 has to be different. By starting this blog I hope to make it so. I want to be a writer, for this blog I am going to document what I learn on my journey into Freelance Writing.
A litle bit about me: I've almost finished my degree fom the Uuniversity of Texas, I'm sure some people can relate to it taking long than expected. Those last online classes can be hard to finish nonetheless I am not worried or feeling rushed. I feel that actually devoting more time to other people's projects and interests will actually make me work harder on my own endeavors. My writing goals started when I was very young with a dream to be an author. Since I was 5 and started writing my first book about my American Girl doll, I knew that writing would be in my path someday. I guess that day has come. I started doing some part time writing for my Dad's and Fiance's businesses, their newsletters and marketing plans mostly. With an English degree, I thought I would be doing mostly fiction/creative editing. I have found that my two years spent in Journalism were not wasted and now I feel that the combination of the two fields gives me a particular expertise when it comes to content; design, creation, grammar, point of view. I have found great pleasure in business copy editing which I never expected. After all I do have plans for a novel...someday....said every other writer ever.
Which is why I am starting a blog. To start a new leaf, a new pattern, make some friends, maybe some enemies. But to be honest about my journey and document it, so maybe in a year from now I can see how far I've come. Right now, being broke, in debt, barely enough money for rent, living off generous family donations and leftover student loans is NO way to live. Wish me luck!
