| > a) make that transition from SE to writer? I just started practicing. Writing and taking photos, blogging, etc. etc. Eventually I thought my stuff was good enough, so I started pitching magazines. I probably got 1 reply for every 20 pitches I send out.. but it's getting better now! > b) pack away enough money to cover expenses in between articles Yep, I saved a nest egg that I'm now spending down slowly. Some months the writing almost covers the trip - and it would if I went slower. I get asked about saving money so often I wrote an eBook about it - "Work Less To Live Your Dreams" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G4AL8BE/?tag=trcmyt-20 > Also— what's your plan after "the money runs out"? Back to engineering or another kind of writing? I hope I don't have to sit at a desk ever again... but if I want to own a house or have a family, maybe it's something I'll have to do at least for a few years. I'm not sure what the future holds right now, though I'd love to build a nice cabin somewhere. > In another post you mentioned Vancouver—is that where you're from?
Australia originally, I've been in Canada for 15 years. Whitehorse, Yukon lately which is where I'll go back to. If you have any more questions I'm really happy to help in any way I can, I love demonstrating to others what is possible if you work really hard and set your mind to it. My email is in my profile. |
I probably will have more to ask, so I’ll likely take advantage!