What’s the secret to my success as a writer? (asks nobody, ever… I know, I know) Actually, I would say I’m doing okay as a writer. I’m writing more or less full-time these days, even if it’s not all the kind of writing I love to do. Shifting identity I don’t usually offer a peek behind the scenes into my writing life. However, one of the big shifts of moving to Israel has been transitioning my own identity, from being a homeschooling stay-home mom to a full-time freelance writer. Over the years, probably the biggest hurdle I’ve cleared as a writer is learning the art of interviewing. I knew, starting out, that I couldn’t just sell my own words. Interviews make almost any type of article better and more authoritative. Why interview? Being able to interview well opens the door to a richer, more successful writing career in a few ways: You can cover more topics, with experts to make your articles fascinating and well-rounded. You can create Q&As with well-known people