I became an editor over 25 years ago and have never regretted the choice. I worked at a small publishing house for ten years, then practically gave away my talents to get clients as a new freelancer. Started teaching at a great writing conference and still do. Now I'm comfortably busy, but still sort of take summers off with my teacher hubby. I wish you luck!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Jennifer. I find such joy in hearing writerly-types finding a place in the industry that feeds them emotionally as well as physically. I'm sure my readers feel the same way. "She did it! I can do it, too!" P.S.I read your Substack and am so flattered that you read mine, and then responded!
I became an editor over 25 years ago and have never regretted the choice. I worked at a small publishing house for ten years, then practically gave away my talents to get clients as a new freelancer. Started teaching at a great writing conference and still do. Now I'm comfortably busy, but still sort of take summers off with my teacher hubby. I wish you luck!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Jennifer. I find such joy in hearing writerly-types finding a place in the industry that feeds them emotionally as well as physically. I'm sure my readers feel the same way. "She did it! I can do it, too!" P.S.I read your Substack and am so flattered that you read mine, and then responded!
And I read your book! And reviewed it!
Waaaaa! Fantastic. If you send me the link, I can promote your review. (PS: Thanks for loving the book. Really feels good!)
I don't think I reviewed it on my Substack but I reviewed it on Goodreads or Amazon (I don't remember which). I'll go look up my review.