The difference a decade makes
Posted in career, opinion, writing on January 11th, 2010 by scott – Be the first to comment
I’m not usually the sentimental type. But sometimes the urge to look back grips me and my mind turns to the past. Sometimes it’s to reflect on triumphs. Sometimes on mistakes. There’s always a lesson to be learned, or I can find a a solution or a new approach to a problem.
This time around, though, it was a reflection of how my writing career has evolved and mutated over the last 10 years. It’s been a long, interesting trip. To say the least. A few ups, as many (maybe even more) downs, and a gradual change in focus.
Each December, I take some time to go over how the current year’s freelancing went and to plan for next year. This year, though, I’ve decided to take another route. December has been a time to reflect on my freelance career.
Last week, I spoke at the 