So Nice To Meet You!

We are really pleased to welcome Traci Feit Love as the new Freelance Writing Author here at Sparkplugging’s Freelance Parent Blog. Traci is going to bring a fresh voice and a lot of great freelance business advice.  Please make her welcome!

Exactly 3 months ago, on April 1, 2009, I started my freelance writing, editing, and consulting business. It’s hard to believe how much has happened in that very short period of time. I started a blog (The Breadwinner Mom), launched my business website (http://tracifeitlove.com), became a Sparkplugging intern, and began offering a free e-course (”How to Get More High-Paying Clients“).

At the same time, my monthly revenue from freelancing has grown substantially. I’m now earning more from my freelance business than I earned in my first full-time job after college, and next month is looking even better. It’s truly amazing. I’ve always enjoyed writing, and I’ve always wanted to start my own business, so getting to this point is a dream come true.

What I’ve learned through my internship at Sparkplugging is how much I enjoy connecting with, learning from, and helping other freelancers and solopreneurs – which is why I’m so excited to become a part of the Freelance Parent blog.

As a parent, I know how meaningful it is to be able to spend time with your kids while helping to support your family.

The best part of my day is after lunch, when my husband (a stay-at-home dad) brings my daughter upstairs for her nap. She reaches out for me, and I take her into her bedroom to rock her to sleep. There’s absolutely nothing like it, and I treasure those moments.

So I understand how scary it can be when things aren’t going well – when you’re afraid you might have to go back to a 9-5 job and spend most of your waking time away from your family. I know what it’s like to have others question your ability to work from home and still earn a decent income, because they just can’t imagine that it’s possible.

I want to help you get through those scary times and make your business work for you. I want to remind you that it is possible to support your family while working from home, and to provide you with useful resources and information you’ll need along the way. And when your business is booming, I’d love for you to share what you’ve learned in the comments so others can benefit from your experience!

I look forward to getting to know you better, and would love to find out what kinds of posts would be most helpful to you. What are the biggest challenges you’re facing? What do you need to know? What do you want to achieve with your business? What questions do you have?

Please share in the comments!