Tick Tock Tick Tock… Time Management and the Business of Freelancing…

So, readers, lay it on me. What are your time-sucks? How are you beating them? What have you done to make your days seem longer or to boost your productivity?

As Red Green says, “We’re all in this together.” Do share.

Lessons Learned from Cleaning My File Cabinet

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A couple of weekends ago, I took some time to clean out my four drawer file cabinet. Generally I organize files once a year in order to keep track of items such as freelance writing check stubs, invoices, contracts and receipts. This time I cleaned out the whole cabinet.
I found hundreds, and I mean [...]

Why Routines are Important for Freelance Writers

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I was just thinking about my morning routine, I call it my “morning ritual.” I wake 30 to 60 minutes before the rest of my family, make coffee, start water boiling for oatmeal, handle lunches, feed pets and open doors for those animals wishing to use the outside, lay out clothes, and more.When the [...]

Rocking the Productivity and Making Good Use of My Freelance Writing Time

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When I first began freelance writing my son was an infant. As any parent knows, building a career and nurturing an infant simultaneously is, well, it doesn’t happen. I consoled myself with the theory that once my son was older and in school full time, it would be easier to balance a full time [...]

Positivity Rocks: Why Having the Right Attitude Will Ensure Freelance Writing Success

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Would you like to know why I looked for freelance writing work for two years before actually applying for a gig? It’s because I doubted myself. I was very shy and to apply for something out of the blue took me out of my element. That’s also why I stayed with a couple of [...]

5 Mistakes Freelance Writers Make During the Holidays

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There’s no right or wrong way to be a freelance writer. Everyone has a different formula for success. What works for me, might not work for you. That’s why I love the Internet. So many freelance writers are sharing their experiences, it’s interesting to see how different writers are tacking their careers. Inspiration and [...]

3 Tips for Making a Positive Start in 2010

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I’m all for clean slates. I always look at the beginning of a new week or a new month as a brand new opportunity. A new year has even more of that clean, white, not yet been used, new notebook feeling of hopefulness. What I especially like is entering a new year with a [...]

Why a Half Empty Glass Isn’t Such a Bad Thing

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I’m a glass half full kind of girl. I count my blessings and know many people wish they could trade situations. I know how fortunate I am to be able to support myself doing what I enjoy. I also feel looking at the bright side is more positive and productive than being cranky about [...]

Top 10 Reasons I Make So Many Lists

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In case you haven’t noticed, I write a lot of lists. On any given day you see me throwing out a quantity of tips, reasons and things to get you through your day. I do have good reasons for serving up lists every day. Since some folks are asking, I thought I’d provide [...]

10 Things Freelance Writers Need to Stop Doing

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Though freelance writing has changed so much in the past twenty years, so many things have stayed the same. It’s still a hustle to find work, and we still have some less than stellar clients. The good news is that it’s easier than ever to become a successful writer. Those who make good choices [...]

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