I have been freelance writing for nearly three years. I mostly compose blogs, essays, research pieces, product descriptions, news articles, and SEO content. I also write fiction and am currently working on a novel. Prior to freelance writing, I was a paralegal for almost twenty years and worked for several prestigious law firms in the Philadelphia area. I developed a chronic health condition, and, well, my employers thought it best that I seek work elsewhere. I always dreamed of writing, so I considered the situation fate. I remain grateful to my years in the legal profession as they taught me how to take direction, work under pressure, conduct research, pay close attention to detail, remain dependable, prioritize my workload, and adhere to strict deadlines. It also demanded above par work. One won’t last long in the legal field without such skills.