Comments on: Writers Worth: Is Fear Getting in the Way of Your Worth? https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-is-fear-getting-in-the-way-of-your-worth.html a freelance writing resource. Mon, 21 May 2018 18:54:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: lwidmer https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-is-fear-getting-in-the-way-of-your-worth.html#comment-17539 Mon, 21 May 2018 18:54:39 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6697#comment-17539 I think what resonates with me still in this post, Emily, is your fear of being “found out.” That’s more common than I realized (and I wish I’d realized that much, much sooner than I did). What if someone realizes I’m new at this? What if someone says “Hey look! She’s not a real writer!” when in fact doing the damn job, by definition, makes one a writer.

Oh, the shit we allow in our heads, eh?

]]> By: Emily Fowler https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-is-fear-getting-in-the-way-of-your-worth.html#comment-17524 Sat, 19 May 2018 16:19:33 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6697#comment-17524 In reply to Sharon Hurley Hall.

Thank you – when I tell people I pretty much make my living writing about cats, it always makes me smile! 😀

]]> By: Emily Fowler https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-is-fear-getting-in-the-way-of-your-worth.html#comment-17523 Sat, 19 May 2018 16:16:04 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6697#comment-17523 In reply to Paula Hendrickson.

We’ll definitely meet one day, Paula! 🙂

]]> By: Emily Fowler https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-is-fear-getting-in-the-way-of-your-worth.html#comment-17522 Sat, 19 May 2018 16:15:05 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6697#comment-17522 In reply to Mary Schneider.

Definitely, especially when you have those ‘middle of the night’ moments when you doubt that skill!

]]> By: Emily Fowler https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-is-fear-getting-in-the-way-of-your-worth.html#comment-17521 Sat, 19 May 2018 16:12:49 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6697#comment-17521 In reply to Cathy Miller.

Thank you, Cathy! One day I’ll have to make a tour of the US to meet you and all of the other virtual writer friends who have inspired me to keep pushing through the fear.

]]> By: Sharon Hurley Hall https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-is-fear-getting-in-the-way-of-your-worth.html#comment-17514 Fri, 18 May 2018 20:05:23 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6697#comment-17514 Great read, Emily, and well done for going straight for the area you wanted. An excellent example of triumphing over fear. 🙂

]]> By: Paula Hendrickson https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-is-fear-getting-in-the-way-of-your-worth.html#comment-17503 Thu, 17 May 2018 15:19:32 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6697#comment-17503 This is exactly why you’re one of just a few writers I offer as an example to people thinking about becoming a full-time freelancer, Emily. You wasted no time becoming a go-to writer for all kinds of pet-related things, not just cats. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s watched your progress who has been impressed and inspired by how you’ve built your business.

And I want to meet you some day, too!

]]> By: Mary Schneider https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-is-fear-getting-in-the-way-of-your-worth.html#comment-17502 Thu, 17 May 2018 14:07:20 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6697#comment-17502 It IS hard. Giving up a “real” job is hard. Hard to rely upon your own skill to support your family.

]]> By: Cathy Miller https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-is-fear-getting-in-the-way-of-your-worth.html#comment-17501 Thu, 17 May 2018 13:37:27 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6697#comment-17501 In reply to Cathy Miller.

Make that letting the comfort of my…corporate career keep me from pursuing…

I’m on my teeny tiny smartphone. That’s my excuse.

]]> By: Cathy Miller https://wordsonpageblog.com/2018/05/writers-worth-is-fear-getting-in-the-way-of-your-worth.html#comment-17500 Thu, 17 May 2018 13:34:18 +0000 http://wordsonpageblog.com/?p=6697#comment-17500 Great read, Emily. I shared that fear of letting the comfort (?) of my 6-figure corporate career from pursuing my dream of freelancing as a writer. Comfort. Yeah, the same career that was destroying my physical and mental health.

I finally left after a “last straw” moment. My next fear to overcome is to transition from the comfort of writing for my corporate carryover specialty. I love how you created a new nich with your love of cats. I’m with Lori. I’d love to meet you some day. Until then I’ll continue to admire your growth virtually.

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