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Note From Meredith: Please welcome Cynthia as our newest Violet Voice! Cynthia is a fellow writer, and a SAHM, and I’m thrilled to have her contributing to my blog. Here’s Cynthia’s story about becoming a Work at Home Mom.

Last year my husband and I found ourselves seeking employment. It was the perfect time to change over to being a Stay-at-Home-Mom. I was tired of the corporate world, tired of being at their mercy with my schedule, tired of the ulcers it gave me. I began searching the internet for ways to work from home. This proved to be as wild a goose chase as any you have ever encountered. There are so many “opportunities” — so very few legitimate work-from-home jobs. Most of the online opportunities involved multilevel marketing or living off of residuals. I didn’t have time to build up a business based on referrals. I needed employment.

Finally after a few frustrating months, I posted my resume on a freelance network and received a call from a transcription company. With my office management skills and experience, this avenue proved to be a perfect match. I found I could type in my pajamas if I wanted, just like all the ads had touted. I was skeptical about getting paid. I had heard that there are scams online that get you to take a test (translate type long files) or pay to take their courses. Then they keep you on the lowest payscale, because you’re in “training” still. I was one of the fotunate ones; just as promised, my check arrived along with more work. I was thrilled, but still I had this nagging feeling that I could do more.

My English degree lay dormant for 20 years. I wanted to write. I’ve always wanted to write. I have always written. My works filled pages and pages but were locked away where no one could read them. During those frustrating months of unemployment I began to work on that first novel, and now less than a year later, I am proud to say that I have finished the first draft of From Pharaoh’s Hand.

The journey and self-discovery have been incredible as I have started blogging and researching the making of a novel. Learning about the publishing world has opened my eyes to new avenues at every hand, and I hope to find a niche for my first work as soon as possible.

There is a wealth of information to be had for new writers and new stay-at-home moms on the internet. It pays to be persistent and wary. Sift through the ever-increasing flow of information and find that gold mine you’ve been searching for — whether it’s an agent or just a part -time typing job. Your persistance will pay off in time, and both your family and your ulcers will thank you. Wish me luck!

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Written By: Cynthia
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