Okay, the funny start to the day has now abated, so I can talk about what I’m up to. As it says in my profile, I’m a freelance writer and photographer. I mostly write and illustrate artcles for magazines here in the UK and in America. I also sell pictures through the Alamy website as well as direct to markets such as greetings card companies.
I used to write a lot for photographic magazines here in the UK, until I discovered that American photo mags pay a lot more. I also write nostalgic stuff for magazines like Best of British and have found an American magazine called British Heritage that has started to accept work from me. I also write about writing in a magazine called Writing Magazine. I write corporate copy for a couple of big-names companies, which is lucrative, but boring. (That's why I haven't mentioned the company names!)
It’s easy this freelance writing lark, isn’t it? No, actually it isn’t. It took three months of rejected proposals to that American magazine before I got accepted, and it took nearly four months to find the right time to be able to get the pictures, not to mention the research on the internet to find the words. Freelance writing is actually a matter of application – in essence, the application of your bum to a chair and getting going. It’s something I find a lot of people can’t bring themselves to do.
“I could write a book,” they say, “if only I had the time.” It’s not like that. If you have writing in your blood, you simply make time, and you get on with it. That’s how I make my living. Stick with me and if you are interested, I might give away a few secrets.
Got to go now, the dogs need a walk. Did I mention I have dogs? Two Llasa Apsos and a Shih Tzu. They’re wonderful. I’ve also got a burning interest in antique and classic cameras. No doubt they’ll crop up a bit in future blogs. Must go. Keep watching this space.
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