I’m a long-time reader of FWJ, and I use to comment there more frequently than I have in the past year or two. I now stay busy writing for clients and trying to fit in time for my personal projects that I don’t get around to commenting on my favorite blogs as often as I use to. However, a few weeks ago I decided to redo my schedule so I could begin communicating on my favorite blogs again and doing more social media. I’m confident I can stick to this schedule, because I really miss communicating with everyone.

I realize selling FWJ wasn’t an easy decision for you, but I’m glad to hear you’ll still be around in the virtual world. I know you sold FWJ to focus on a different niche that you love, and based on what I’ve read since the sale, it seems as if you’re enjoying the change, which is a good thing. Sometimes we have to let go of the things we loved and put a lot of hard work into to move on to something else… something that could be bigger than our first project.

On a final note, I learned a lot from FWJ over the years, so thank you for sharing the information that helped me advance in my freelance writing career! May the Lord continue to bless you!

How gracious of you to provide an explan ation — but you really didn’t “owe” it to anybody.

I wrote in to say, boy do I feel ya about dreading discussing certain topics in freelance writing (ie, rates). I get such guff when this topic rears its frequent head that I just cringe when I do have to go there (but I always do!).

Anyway, good luck to you. I’m following you here and look forward to your new adventures

@jonathan – You and I began our blogs around the same time, if I’m not mistaken. It’s been a pleasure watching you grow into such an important resource. Thanks for your support, I’ll continue to watch your progress and grow our friendship.

@Karen – Thanks! My biggest fear (besides the blog going to crap after I’m gone ) is that my community will be upset with me. I did hear from a few people who were disappointed and upset, but for the most part they understand that I’m tapped out.

@Robin – You’ve been with me since day one and I can’t tell you what an honor that is. I’ll always treasure our friendship and now that I’m free we have to make plans for that lunch.

@Jeremy – Thanks. I think it’s better to go out with dignity than die a slow death. The freelance writing community deserves better.

@poewar – I read an interesting Tweet last week by a writer who said she used to subscribe to all the writing blogs to learn more about freelancing. Now she subscribes to one because everyone says the same thing anyway. She’s right. Everyone talks about the same thing and no one is saying anything new. And yes, the community has changed mostly because, I think, freelance writing has become a Work from Home!!! job and the competitive-ness of it all has changed a lot of attitudes.

@Sharon – Thanks, Sharon. We’ll always have Twitter. Thanks for following me here.

@Ninja – Love the quote. Will keep it with me.

@Karl – It was a tough decision, but the right decision. When you stop enjoying what you do, it effects both your personal and professional life. I have a new spring in my step, and I like it!

@Pat – Thanks! I’m glad you’re here and hope you won’t be a stranger?

@Margaret – Thanks. I understand that this decision disappointed (and even shocked) a few people. Now hopefully they can understand better.

Now you can branch out and do projects that excite you. There is a bit of envy in me, but at the same time I know how hard you’ve worked to get to where your are. I still have some work to do before that happens. It’s all a part of the journey. You seem to understand that and appreciate it. I’m just glad that you helped so many freelance writers find work.

do your thang. be. your. self.

I tend to steer away from confrontational discussions and find them to be senseless. I always respected you for having to listen to some of things thrown at you. On a personal note, I would not have been able to keep my composure in that manner that you did for so long. I applaud you for that.