Before I left NZ in May 2010, I'd built up quite a stable of publications that ran my freelance work.
Getting back into the freelancing saddle takes some doing - editors change, relationships have to be built, blah blah. And there's that whole thing of having to once again prove yourself as not only a good writer, but one who respects deadlines and word counts.
Today I was lucky enough to have a piece accepted by the Sunday Star Times magazine, which is imaginatively called Sunday. Back BB (Before Bristol) I used to file a lot profiles and essay-type pieces for this mag, so it's nice to be re-admitted to those pastures.
This afternoon I was also commissioned to write a travel piece for an Auckland publication so, all in all, a very productive day.
Go you! I love reading your writing so glad you're back doing what your love. Can we maybe have links to the stories online once they run?
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Thanks for your kind words. I'm not sure I want to go back to full-time freelancing but using the other side of my brain, which the day job doesn't really bother too much, makes for a nice contrast.
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Awesome Shazzy! You'd have noooooo trouble getting back on that freelance horse - got all the proof in the world that you're an exsherrent writer! I'd use you in a heartbeat if I was still editor of that mag. It's not luck. It's skill. And that's what you have my dear.
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Oh sweetie, how nice of you to say. One day we will work together again!
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