The Challenges of the Freelance Writing Adventure

Freelance writing is an adventure, but some weeks feel more like falling into a crater than climbing a mountain. 

This week, I got the dreaded email notifying me that a company I was writing for is shifting editorial direction, which essentially means my contract is done. Another company I felt almost certain would hire me after weeks of assessments sent a kind rejection today. They assured me my writing was top-notch, but others aligned more closely with their needs. 

These things happen in freelancing. They just hit harder when you’re already wading through a slump and struggling with depression. But every setback brings new relationships and lessons learned. One door closing means another may open, even if it currently feels like a trap door. 

Thankfully, years of reading adventure stories have taught me that sometimes, even a trap door leads to unexpected treasure.