Welcome!

Hello. And welcome to my very first post on my new blog, Julie Tries Writing. Whether you came here by way of my other blog, Julie Tries, my website, Julie Collins Writes, or stumbled upon it in some other way, thank you for visiting!

Who am I? An intrepid writer about to embark on the quest to become a full-time freelance writer and editor (while moonlighting as a full-time graduate student, no less). Why should you care? Because, should you visit this site occasionally (or, hopefully, regularly), you’ll learn all about the challenges of becoming the “f word,” in real time, as I do. (Don’t worry, it won’t be all first-person rambling. I plan to throw in a heavy dose of advice from myself and seasoned pros to boot, in case you’re already mired in freelancing or are considering hopping into the same boat I’m in.)

You’ll also find insights into the minds of editors and others looking to hire freelancers, ideas from successful writers who have done things right (and learned a thing or two from when they didn’t), and a bit of inspiration for good measure.

Freelance writing isn’t an easy journey. But it’s one that, I have no doubt, I can succeed at—it’s just going to take a whole lot of dedication, a hearty dose of perseverance, some patience, and maybe even a bit of luck.

Who’s with me?