Taking a risk can pay off handsomely, but how do you know when it's the right time?
Writer's Digest talked to several writers who had made big changes — and reaped the rewards — and shared their insights on the following questions:
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How did you know that it was time to pursue freelance full time? -
What was the first step you took in preparing to support yourself?
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What gave you the courage to make the leap?
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What aspects of being a full-time writer surprised you the most?
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What advice would you offer writers considering a fresh start?
Head to Writer's Digest to see their answers. (You can also see what C.J. Lyons, a doctor-turned-author, told us a few years ago about her own huge leap here.)