Most of the people in my market appear to be repeating other theories and techniques over and over. They just put their own twist on them. In order for me to stand out and give something that’s new or fresh; I’ll have to figure out a way to shake things up a bit. Why hire me when you can regurgitate someone else's theories, using their own twist on the subject?

I figure, if I do it right, I won’t back myself into a corner and pass up too many other possibilities.

I have a possible speaking engagement in the works. I was asked to be a guest speaker in it, if they decide to do it. I’m hoping, if they go through with it, to get my segment videotaped and be able to use it in my business.

I hate them too, but in reality, even when we avoid them, we have them. 🙂 We gravitate toward certain interests. It never hurts to develop those sides.

What I'm not keen on is segmenting oneself just because of one specialty. I think that could eliminate a lot of possibilities. At the same time, I think many writers miss their calling, miss their mark, because they're busy chasing the dollar instead of building the reality they'd rather have.

The reason I freelance is NOT to be boxed, not to create a box for myself.

I do whatever interests me and get paid for it.

I often call myself "The Anti-Niche" (perhaps that's my brand), and a friend teases me by calling me a "Modern Renaissance Woman" , to which I counter that, in this day and age, most will take it to mean I spend way too much time at Ye Olde Fayke English Market wearing a bustier and thigh-high boots.