I Wrote a Book About My First Year of Freelance Writing

Here’s why I’m sharing my day-to-day journey and what you can learn.

The “free” in “freelancing” can be misleading.

When I looked into freelance writing as a creative outlet and potential career, I read article after article about “how great freelancing is.” Most people highlighted the benefits — like total autonomy and a flexible work schedule — while glossing over the downsides, such as constant rejection and spontaneous feelings of self-doubt. They painted a rosy picture of rainbows and butterflies.

That’s not only unrealistic but also an outright lie. Anyone that’s sold on that pipedream is in for a rude awakening.

So, I created a resource for aspiring freelance writers that’s honest, transparent, educational, and reliable. I want to pull back the curtain on the world of freelance writing and shed light on both the ups and downs.

Every day of 2020, I wrote about my journey as a self-employed business owner. (Think of it as a “diary” of a freelance writer.) I shared lessons, emotions, challenges, successes, and more.

Because let’s face it: freelance writing isn’t for everyone.