Thursday, March 11, 2010

A Writing Contest and Some Thoughts on Work

Writer's Digest has a contest coming up. Entry submission deadline is May 14, 2010. The contest includes just about every genre so check it out!

As for me, I've been submerged in my decision about work. Should I give freelance writing a go? Can I be successful and make any money at it? Or should I go back into real estate? Residential this time. I worked in commercial management and leasing for over 8 years but there isn't much of that here in the Piedmont and I think I prefer the flexibility of residential anyway. I've been doing some research on freelancing to get a handle on it. It's all a little confusing.

I continue to write real estate articles for an agent in the mid-west. Funny how the internet can connect you with unlikely acquaintences! But, I got my first check and boy it is nice to be paid for your writing. Even if it will only pay for lunch. At a mediocre place!

Goodluck on the contest!

3 comments:

  1. I'll have to check out the contest. The timing is right for me. Congrats on getting paid for your writing. I'd be thrilled.

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  2. Lots of luck on the contest Susan!

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  3. Congratulations! Any time you get paid for your work it's a good thing! I didn't know you are in real estate. You're a woman of many talents, Jen.

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