It’s funny how you start to paint a picture of people’s lives when you’ve been around them long enough. I’m talking mostly about strangers here. My husband and I moved across the country, from Utah to Ohio, for the summer, and we now live in an apartment complex full of complete strangers. From my couch, computer desk, or porch, I can easily observe the world as it runs by with my day, and I’ve recently realized just how many pieces I’ve put together about the people in my community—without any conscious effort at all.
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I’ve had to do way too much digging for interesting books lately, and it came to a head a couple weeks ago, when the only functioning computer at my local library blatantly refused to open its catalog. What is an impatient person to do with such insolent technology? Rummage through thousands of books in hopes of finding an underappreciated gem? Call me crazy, but okay!
In January 2010, I subconsciously developed a business plan, one that I hoped would bring me success in the freelance writing world. Of course, not all subconscious plans work out. This plan was one of those.
It has been just over four weeks since I stepped away from my full-time corporate writing job and entered the realm of the full-time freelance writer. I can’t believe I made it!
Rachel Whitaker worked as a professional marketing writer and editor for over three years before embarking on a new journey as a full-time freelance writer in April 2010. Her interests span a wide variety of topics, including outdoor recreation, health and fitness, and gardening.
