You’re one of the few honest bloggers that have discussed the price one pays for working for yourself. But I’ve also read enough other bloggers who say the same thing: freelancing is not always as glamorous as it seems, there’s stress and LOTS of LONG hours.

To be honest, it somewhat scares me away from writing for a living. Maybe that’s a good thing, because maybe that’s just not for me.

Yes, I have a 9-to-5 boring job that I barely tolerate.

But on a positive note, it’s a very decent wage for one person. I’m done work at 4:30 and that still leaves me 4-5 hours every night, to do whatever I want. (Including writing and working on my book projects). Which still might make money one day.

I think I’m starting to realize…maybe I’d be happier as a part-time author, rather than a full-time writer.

(But if I ever did make enough money on my books, that would be GREAT…you can be sure I quite the Widget Factory in a Heartbeat!)

Anyway, I’m glad to see you’re better and posting again.

@ George: Don’t get me wrong. I’m NOT opposed to a byline, I also think they are nice when we get them, but I certainly don’t feel the need to only accept work with bylines. Thanks for the welcome too.

@ WD: Thank you Sean, it is good to see you guys thinking along the same lines I do.

@ Brett: Thanks buddy, I welcome the virtual coffee. I do feel better, much better in fact but still playing catch ups with many things. Anyway, back to work.

@BW: Exactly, I’m certainly with you on that Alex. In the end the control lies with the client and that is perfectly fine. Most of my blogging clients do give me a byline, however some don’t and I’m cool with that too.

Alex

I’m with you (and as WD says, word). Being as flexible as possible only opens us up to many more opportunities. I know how much I *don’t* like the restrictions of my current employment, so I certainly won’t choose to restrict myself as I move to self-employment.

Hope you’re feeling a bit better these days! Here’s a nice virtual flat white, just because

-Brett

A byline is nice if I can get it – I am a writer and by definition that means I’m kinda needy. But do I have to have it? No. Those who approach things with a rigid mindset close themselves off to opportunity.

Welcome back.

Cheers,

George