Careers for Romantics & Other Dreamy Types

CHAPTER ONE

Gaze Over the Options

Do you look at the world through rose-colored glasses? Do you love being
in love -- or being around other people who are? Do old movies make you
cry? Would nothing-please you more than a moonlit night, a romantic
carriage ride, a jug of wine, and thou?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are a true romantic.
And what could be better than finding a job that allows you to combine
your romantic instincts with a way to make a living?

In Careers for Romantics, you will find a selection of
professions with a variety of background and training requirements, but
they all have one common thread -- they're ideal for the dreamy
romantic.

Career Possibilities for Romantics

Romantics possess qualities above and beyond their dreamy
natures, and they are as diverse as the areas of interests to explore.
Some are thrilled to find an outlet for their creative talents; others
enjoy working with their hands or manipulating words. Still others find
their niches using their organizational and business skills. Certainly,
almost all romantics have excellent people skills -- a definite plus for
most careers.

In this book, we will examine carefully more than a dozen careers that
are ideal for romantics. (If you put your thinking cap on, you can
probably come up with scores of other options to add to the list.) Some
allow you to be independently self-employed; others will suggest
possible employers for whom you can work.

Matchmakers

"Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match..." For some romantics helping
others to find their soul mates is a rewarding experience. Perhaps
you've already brought together single friends and watched as the
romance grew and prospered. Wouldn't it be fun to put this particular
talent to good use and make money doing it? All over the country, dating
and introduction services have sprung up, providing boundless career
opportunities for the talented matchmaker. Chapter 2 will show you all
the ins and outs.

Romance Writers

Romance books have captured the largest audience of America's reading
public. If you have a way with words and a persistent nature, then
Chapter 3 will show you how to get started.

But writing romance novels is not the only outlet for the true romantic.
You'll also learn how to start your own creative business, writing love
letters for hire.

Flower Power

The floral industry coined the expression "Say it with flowers" years
ago, and romantics have been doing just that ever since. For an inside
look at the different careers open to flower lovers, turn to Chapter 4.

Chocolate Lovers

Some people think that a good piece of chocolate is better than... well,
better than most anything else. And, no, this isn't a suggestion to get
a job with the Hershey's factory -- although, that's not a bad idea at
all. In Chapter 5 you'll meet a chocolatier who puts his romantic
talents to work, creating unusual gifts designed to bypass the stomach
and go right to the heart.

Bridal Finery

Nothing is as beautiful as a glowing bride. Whether designing and
selling bridal gowns or veils or helping select gowns for attendants,
romantics can find satisfying careers helping brides shine on the
special day.