Hi Chatty, it's awesome that you were able to find your way in the field of freelance editing. You are one strong, wise, and wonderful woman! Congratulations on making a go of it! You epitomize this quote: "Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, but something to be achieved." You are achieving, ever evolving! L

It is my nature whether good or bad, to help anyone asking and since making my previous post I have felt uncomfortable to say the least. If we still could I would have deleted it but as it is thats not an option. First for those interested, I had an idea, I asked my good friend Janis (Smilinize)for her expert help in setting up a website for me, which she selflessly did. Then I designed a brief but exact foil business card which I ordered from an inexpensive catalog. I checked out via phone books, library magazines etc. every writing group I could fine and sent them my business cards with a brief note asking they pass them out to their writers. I post a card wherever I can. I also have gotten my little one line add in any, all adult park/resort here in town, as many older writers have marvelous storys but can't write and need a ghost writer. As to educating myself I have never stopped studying books on grammar, punctuation etc. plus my MA and BA are in Literature and English...I just received a phone call Friday from a local man who wrote and sang the theme song from Vegas Vacation with Chevy Chase. I am meeting with him Thursday for lunch, (hey a girl has to eat) and he wants to discuss lyrics he has written for 200 songs before putting them in some type of music book. Not sure why he needs a ghost writer but you can be sure I will know Thursday. I guess what I am trying to say is, "leave no stone unturned," get on your horse and make it happen. If I can begin a whole new career at my age, hell anybody can... Lynnie thank you from the bottom of my heart for your comment.

Chatty, thanks for sharing some of the ways you have promoted your new career. I am so proud of you, and I admire you so very much. Who(m) ever you write for as a ghost writer, they can rest assured that not only do you have the education to do so, but also the life experience. Whatever it is, you can relate. You have the empathy and skills to do this career. P.S. I have lots to do in the next couple of weeks, so I won't be able to visit the board. But I will be back when I don't have company, and so much to do! L, L