I loved getting a chance to know you better, Amanda. I really appreciate the ways you've learned to work with your neurodivergence. I'm still figuring it out. I hope you write more about this in the future.
Your journey through freelancing resonates deeply, especially how you've navigated its challenges with such resilience and creativity. Your approach to understanding and managing your energy through "load" scores is particularly innovative. It's inspiring to see how you've tailored your work life to suit your strengths and needs. How do you see this system evolving in the future, or are there new methods you're looking to explore? Your insights are invaluable, especially for those of us striving to find balance in our own professional lives.
I love the openness and transparency here. There are so many aspects of the freelancing life that rarely get discussed publicly, and there are infinite variations. The more of these conversations are out there, the better, especially around the arts. I find most people still walk around with a ... rosy view of making a living as a freelance writer. That rosy view can take a lot of forms, but it's almost never one I see people living in reality, including myself.
I loved getting a chance to know you better, Amanda. I really appreciate the ways you've learned to work with your neurodivergence. I'm still figuring it out. I hope you write more about this in the future.
Your journey through freelancing resonates deeply, especially how you've navigated its challenges with such resilience and creativity. Your approach to understanding and managing your energy through "load" scores is particularly innovative. It's inspiring to see how you've tailored your work life to suit your strengths and needs. How do you see this system evolving in the future, or are there new methods you're looking to explore? Your insights are invaluable, especially for those of us striving to find balance in our own professional lives.
I love the openness and transparency here. There are so many aspects of the freelancing life that rarely get discussed publicly, and there are infinite variations. The more of these conversations are out there, the better, especially around the arts. I find most people still walk around with a ... rosy view of making a living as a freelance writer. That rosy view can take a lot of forms, but it's almost never one I see people living in reality, including myself.
A fascinating conversation Amanda and Dana, thank you.
Thank you so much for inviting me to talk about freelancing and my relationship with work. 🧡