Happy Thursday, writer friends,
I have to admit, I’m a bit frazzled. You see, I started freelancing full time again earlier this year after five years of focusing solely on business and books. And I thought, I have to beat all my old records. (Because what sane person wouldn’t put that kind of pressure on themselves?)
Anyway, in my freelancing career so far, I’ve written 1,000+ articles for some very prestigious publications, made $450 an hour for content marketing clients, and received as many as six feature article assignments in a single month.
Well, I broke one of the records. So far this month I’ve received twelve assignments, with two more editors saying they loved the pitches I sent and will send contracts shortly. These are not quick 800-word essays. One is a 2,000-word feature on data resiliency in the wake of climate change that requires five interviews and has a ten-day deadline. I’m excited about the story—I pitched it—but I’m also, well, a tiny bit frazzled.
Still, I love this energy. I love this pace. I love the deadlines. I love the work.
For the first time in a decade, I feel like myself again. I’d been walking around feeling like I was missing something. A big part of my career, and therefore my life, hasn’t felt right for a long time.
Pitching. Reporting. Freelancing. I’d forgotten how much I love freelancing.
I feel as though I’ve come back home. And I’m so incredibly grateful.
Cheers,
Natasha
P.S. If you’re in the UK, pick up a copy of The Sunday Times this weekend. I’ve got a feature on e-commerce in India in the business supplement.