I've had to keep reminding myself that what is happening at the moment isn't a wonderful, stupendous dream. Husband keeps grinning at me and saying: "I told you so," at regular intervals and when I've phoned various friends to tell them what's been happening, they've echoed his refrain.
My writing is being published.
I am being asked to write for various places, on all manner of topics.
I am having glorious fun doing it.
The not so glorious bits of trying to fit in my musings around small, adorable, but totally unsympathetic to my writing children, and a husband who keeps flying away for work are proving a challenge.
But it's do-able mostly.
I'm trialling products and ideas at home. Wherever I go I ask questions about things. My poor hairdresser on Saturday was subjected to a barrage of questions about haircare. I suspect when I next call back to make an appointment she won't be available to see me ;)
I've had amazing support from various blog and internet friends as well. They've been patient and generous with reading my drafts and editing them. They've helped with topics and advice on pitches.
In addition, I'm pursuing my own ideas and pitches.
One of the fun ones is fashion. This pitch is in the early stages but I thought it would be fun to share the process with you. I love fashion. I admit I haven't a clue about styling or the budget to pursue it "properly" but I've applied for a media pass for our Perth Fashion Festival later this year because I intend to blog/write about it.
My idea for that is to write about it from the perspective: “an ordinary woman's peek at an extraordinary world.”
I'm not limiting myself to any particular style of writing or topic, except for the obvious.
I got given some brilliant advice when I posted a question about pursuing a career as a freelance writer in January. I took it and away I went.
I've been rejected as well. But it's always done so nicely I usually end up feeling like they did me a huge favour!
I haven't wanted to jinx it by saying much about it all before now.
But I've gone from: "I think I can do this"
to
"I am doing this."
And it's wonderful.