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This Just in: Why I’m Leaving Full-Time Freelance Work
Full-time freelance work might be the goal for many writers, but it’s not for everyone. Here’s why I’m saying goodbye.
Today I begin a new chapter leading the development department at BryteBridge Consulting. I’m excited to return full-time to a company I’ve worked with for a few years, helping educate and support people to build sustainable nonprofit organizations. Returning to BryteBridge, I’m leaving the world of full-time freelance work.
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work for myself for the past two years, but it’s time to leave that world behind. While many see the freelance lifestyle as the ultimate goal, it’s not for everyone. Healthcare coverage aside, freelance work takes a commitment to hustle in ways that are not sustainable for most people.
Spoiler alert, you don’t have to be a full-time writer to be a success. I wrote my book with people working full-time jobs in mind. Aside from the last two years, that’s how I’ve written my entire career. Focusing on quality over quantity is much easier when your creative pursuits are not directly linked to your financial wellbeing.
Don’t get me wrong, you can be a successful full-time freelance writer. I am proud of my work, clients, and the return they brought me. However, as I pictured my future, it became clear that working independently did not fulfill my personal, professional, and mental health goals.
If you’re concerned about what this means for The Writing Cooperative, don’t be. I’ll continue to support and encourage writers just as I always have. Submissions will still take up to a week for review, though I might try to schedule things more than a week in advance if possible to protect my time.
I’m excited about this new chapter and can’t wait to share more with you in the coming weeks. I look forward to seeing how my creativity morphs and adapts when not being forced.
Have you made the jump from freelance work to full-time? Do you have any pointers for me as I return to a hybrid office environment? Are you in the nonprofit space? Hit reply. I’d love to connect.
