It's time for a little heart-to-heart with yourself.

I'm not going to sugar-coat reality. If you insist on becoming a freelance writer, you'd better brace yourself, because:

People will think... scratch that... KNOW you're weird.

You're NEVER going to know all you need to know.

You'll open yourself and the talent you hold so dear to brutal criticism.

You're going to have to learn how to sell your services - and collect money from clients.

You'll be on your own for health insurance.

You'll learn the meaning of "feast or famine" until you figure out how to eat from a never-ending buffet.

Oh, but you're a stubborn one, aren't you?

You must be one of those people who want SOMETHING. You want it with such intensity that you're willing to do whatever it takes to get it.

What is it?

The freedom to work when and where you want?

To write your own paycheck?

To use your God-given writing talent?

To build something of your own?

To be home with your kids, pets, or red-hot luvah? :)

To wear flip-flops, bunny slippers, or nothing at all while you work?

Really, what is it?

How many reasons are DRIVING you to do this? How much do you want it? How will you know you've reached whatever goal you've set for your writing business?

WHY??? Why do you want this?

There will be days when you'll forget why you ever wanted it. There will be days when it seems not only easier - but better to go back to whatever you were doing before. There will be days when someone hates what you wrote, and when someone stiffs you on an invoice. You'll spend the occasional sleepless night, and work more weekends than you'd like. You'll procrastinate, worry, and regret your life choices.

But I hope that at THAT exact moment: You remember your WHY.

There are powerful driving your desire to make your nut by working from home. You've got some sort of passion pushing you. You want SOMETHING more than you want the "security" of a job.

What is it?

Write it down. Frame it. Tattoo it on your body. Tell the world. Whatever it takes, keep your eyes on the prize.



