Helen Scheuerer - Founding Editor of Writers Edit

Helen Scheuerer - Founding Editor of Writers Edit Helen Scheuerer Founding Editor of Writers EditPosted September 19, 2017, by Jenny Sakr Helen is theFounding Editor of Writers Edit, an online magazine and learning platform for fiction and freelance writers. Shes also a fantasy author and fiction editor and is working on a book due out in achter monat des jahres 2017.See more of Helens career highlights and how she came to fulfil her dream as a writer.When did you start the Writers Edit?Im the Founding Editor and Publisher of Writers Edit and Writers Edit Press. Ive been in this role since I started the Writers Edit website in 2013.How long have you been a writer?Ive been writing for as long as I can remember, but Ive been a professional freelance writer for about seven years now. Ive been running Writers Edit and my own freelancing business for about four of those years.What did you want to be when you were younger?Ive wanted to be a writer since I was about 7 years old.What was yo ur first job?My very first job was running functions at a kids play and adventure centre called the Funhouse. But my first professional job out of uni was as a content writer for an Australian internet start-up.Explain a typical day at workIm someone who thrives on routine, so I generally get up quite early and plan my day with a to-do list. I set time limitations on things like checking emails and social media because Im all too aware of getting sucked into the newsfeeds and the time-consuming nature of email. From there, its all about working through that all-important list and prioritising deadlines and managing clients. I usually work from about 7.30am til 5.30, have a bit of a break for dinner and catching up with friends and family and then head back to work until about 9.30-10pm.Name the best and worst parts of your jobWithout doubt the best part of my job is the freedom. I love working for myself and being able to run my own show. I manage my own clients, my emails, my inv oices, my quotes and everything in between according to my own preferences and its incredibly liberating. For a while, I did my freelance writing from home, and after the novelty wore off, I realised it was a very isolating way to work. I missed things like Friday work drinks and going to lunch with colleagues. There was no endpoint to the day, and so I often found that I was working well into the night without much of a break. Now I work from a wonderful office in Redfern, and its really helped my find the work-life balance I lacked before.What do you wish someone has told you before starting as a writer?I wish someone had told me the importance of specialising in a specific niche earlier. Becoming an authority in a particular field is incredibly important as a freelance writer - you want to become known for your immense knowledge on a certain topic or area. You want clients to seek you out for your expertise.Whats next for you?Theres so much on the horizon, its all a little over whelming Writers Edit is about to launch its first-ever freelance writing course. And of course, my debut novel, Heart of Mist is due for release on August 31st. Its the first in a planned trilogy, so Ill be writing and publishing books for a while yet Im also currently putting the finishing touches on a freelance writing course, which aims to help writers get their freelance career started.Connect with Helen and check out some of her work on Writers Edit Webhttp//helenscheuerer.com/ Facebook https//www.facebook.com/writersedit/ Twitter https//twitter.com/HelenScheuerer Amazonhttps//www.amazon.com/dp/B07556VD4Y/See your words in print and get the skills to help your creativity flow with a course in Writing. 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