The audio interview with Suzanne Buckingham Slade is online at WaukTOWN Radio.
Yes, it is possible to have a job you love to do. But it may take some work to get it…and some risk, too. Is it worth it?
For Suzanne Buckingham Slade the answer is yes. Most definitely yes. Suzanne is a full time writer and the author of more than 50 books. In an earlier life, Suzanne was an engineer and has a strong background in science and math. After a number of years, she wanted a change and a more fulfilling career. She took her interests, analyzed the children’s non-fiction market, and found a niche almost custom made for her.
Her advice to other writers? Writing about what you know is still the best place to start because it gives you passion for a topic. Take a close look at your hobbies, interests, education and use them to connect with a publisher and cinch the deal. She explains how in the interview.
Suzanne found the children’s non-fiction market has numerous “for hire” opportunities. The publishers need writers to write to a particular set of guidelines (topic, length, word count) and pay a set fee. She uses the Children’s Writer’s Workbook by Alijandra Mogilner to find the right word to match vocabulary to the particular age group.
Once Suzanne made the commitment to write, she had to dedicate her time and effort to it. That meant her priorities had to shift to be in line with her goal if she wanted to see results. Her work has paid off with published non-fiction books, the recent sale of a picture book...and a job she loves.
Where is your energy going? If you want to write and publish, is that how you are spending your time? Can you realign your commitments to reflect your priorities?
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