“Unveiling the Untold Trials and Triumphs of a Freelance Writer: Wendy Hobday Haugh’s Journey”
IN YOUR 40s, WRITE ABOUT WHAT MATTERS MOST:
By now, you’ve covered a wide enough range of topics, and tried enough different writing styles to know what subjects and styles really energize you. Tap into those subjects regularly even if they’re not your biggest moneymakers. Bringing home the bacon is important, yes, but keeping those passion projects perking inspires and fuels a writer’s soul. What matters most to you matters.
IN YOUR 50s, WRITE THROUGH THE BEST AND WORST OF TIMES:
Writing comes easily when life is stress-free. When crises arise, however—anything from the happier stressors like holidays and weddings to the life-altering challenges of health scares and divorce—a writer may slam on the brakes. I did this for years until I discovered the many benefits of continuing to write and produce, no matter what. Inevitably, life’s worrisome edges dull when I enter my writing zone. My focus shifts, my brain digs into the task at hand, and I feel myself start to relax. A temporary reprieve, sure, but invaluable.