Category Archives: Freelancing Life

Coffee Nap!

Posted on November 19, 2014 by ayvalentine

One of the really great and really tough things about working from home is that…well, you’re at home. With all your stuff and your chores and your bed reminding you that if you’re really that tired you could just go … Continue reading →

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Endings and Beginnings

Posted on January 7, 2014 by ayvalentine

A short post to commemorate a transition in my editing career: About ten years ago I started helping Cam Banks edit the massive tome that is Price of Courage, a Dragonlance module. I went on to edit many other Dragonlance … Continue reading →

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Two Years In

Posted on August 30, 2013 by ayvalentine

It’s time for the more or less annual update on living the life of a freelancer. I’m sure you’ve been waiting anxiously. It’s been about two years since I started editing full time, and I still have a lot to … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Meal of the Day

Posted on May 16, 2013 by ayvalentine

It’s really easy to think that however things are is just the way they’re going to be. As the kids grow up and we all have conflicting schedules, stressful mornings and dinners out of brown bags in the car started … Continue reading →

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RPG Editors You Don’t Know But Should

Posted on May 2, 2013 by ayvalentine

By the very nature of freelance work, there are often a lot of really talented people continuously looking for work. Some people are really quite good at the difficult-to-learn skill of putting their names out there—if you’re looking for an … Continue reading →

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#1reasontobe

Posted on November 29, 2012 by ayvalentine

I don’t feel like I’m any kind of hero for sticking it out to become a woman working fulltime editing RPGs. It’s pretty much a dream come true, and I’ve never been more accepted and respected. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, … Continue reading →

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#1reasonwhy

Posted on November 29, 2012 by ayvalentine

I’ve been slowly catching up on the #1reasonwhy phenomenon—it’s still a little staggering to see a Twitter conversation between two people I know personally evolve into a trending topic covered by multiple news organizations! I had little to add to … Continue reading →

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The Con You Wish You Went To

Posted on November 19, 2012 by ayvalentine

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, after driving past downed trees and long lines at gas stations, we arrived in Morristown, NJ, for Metatopia. Luckily, it was in the six block area of Morristown that somehow still had power. Many … Continue reading →

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The Freelancer’s Workday

Posted on October 15, 2012 by ayvalentine

I’ve completed my first year living the dream as a full time freelancer in the RPG business. I am so lucky to be able to do this, and so grateful to Clark who provides the steady paycheck and the insurance … Continue reading →

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