It is funny how things can change. When I started this blog in May of 2007, I had intended to list here my goals before I hit the big Five-O. I wanted to also chronicle improvements, etc. Unfortunately, sometimes things planned do not pan out. I created the list, placed the updates in red in 2007 and early 2008; however, I have yet to add more.
As I am turning 45 this year, I only have five years left before I turn 50. I still have a lot to accomplish. Although I did not make a lot of progress on a lot of things I have hoped to achieve sooner, I; however, accomplished a lot more than what were on my list. For one, I have become a freelance writer. I started in May of 2007, right around the time I started this blog. I write for Demand Studios (DS), Associated Content and Bright Hub. I even wrote a few articles on Helium, but decided to drop that gig due to my other commitments. So far, my biggest money-maker is Demand Studios. I rake in between $1,000 to $1,400 each month of extra income. If not for my full time job, I know I could bring in more. It is a great second supplemental income. We would not have been able to afford paying another car without it. Since we now pay cash on everything, it is our cushion.
I am planning to increase my writing goal. I am a bit slow in writing because I do thorough research and I also make sure that everything I write (well almost everything) have at least one photo to raise my scorecard. It pays to be thorough...I get fewer rewrites and I get to do a lot of other special projects for them that pays more because of the quality of work that I do. However, I do want to be a "Q&Q" Writer for DS. Q&Q stands for "Quality & Quantity". I would really want that recognition, a DS shirt, and, most especially, increase my income!
So, why am I here blogging instead of writing, well...I do not have a deadline this moment. I have one before midnight. I am quite ahead actually, finishing most of my assignments ahead of time. I use this blog to motivate me, that is why I am here. Good excuse right? RIGHT!
Anyway, I plan to write at least 4 to 5 articles on DS a day. I currently write 2 to 3. I would like to increase my monthly income from writing for DS to $1500/month. Doable? YES! Then, as I hone my skills, I would like to raise it to $2000/month by early 2010. WISH ME LUCK!
A lot of DS writers make a lot of money. They write for a living, they write fast and they are experienced...more than I. I go to the forums and learn from them and I am inspired by most writers there. Some, well, there are a few bad apples who only whine each day. I ignore those forums, those that have rants and negativity. I have a lot of better things to do with my time.
I plan to write 5 each day from Monday through Friday and, maybe increase my Saturday and Sunday submissions to 7 to 8 per day. I do want to spend time with my husband and daughter, so I am really trying not to claim so much for weekends so that I will have more time with them. At least with DS' new system that you can claim after each submission, it helps. I do not have to panic and I do not have to claim articles and dump them if I cannot fulfill them.
I take Saturday writing as it comes. I hate to sacrifice my time with family, so I do it lightly these days. However, to reach my goal of $2000 it may be difficult to adjust schedule, but I would make it work. With mounting bills to pay...and Jessica going to college in 3 years, I have to save more!
Anyway, as I said in the beginning of this post...there will be changes. I am adding this to my list of things to accomplish before my 50th birthday, which is in August 2014. I will also update the original list. I am still going to write creatively and try to publish a novel.
Check out this blog for more updates from me.
Bye for now :)
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