So yesterday’s rant wasn’t entirely a blast from the past, the was a moral to the story. Anyone….anyone….Bueller? I was setting us up for today’s discussion about finding the best freelance writing jobs for you. You probably think that’s easier said than done, and in a way you’re right, but I’m here to tell you […]

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I love Saturday morning because I get to read. No, I’m not laying on the bed or couch catching devouring a steamy novel, I don’t have time for that kind of daytime reading. Saturday mornings are piano lessons and while my son is inside learning to sight read, I’m outside the door […]

After yesterdays post regarding tools I can’t live without, I received a flurry of emails asking me to expand on the concept of editorial calendars. As a busy blogger I appreciate my editorial calendar because it enables me to organize my projects, see what’s coming up, and plan topics in advance. Hopefully I’ll answer some […]

You are what you eat. Yeah it’s a cliche, but it’s a good one. We all know the importance of a balanced diet, eating a good meal, watching portions and all the other stuff that’s drilled into us at school or through the media. Of course whether or not we follow this advice is […]

From what I understand, many writers take low paying web writing gigs because payment is quick. Many webmasters and content buyers offer a weekly paycheck, usually via PayPal. One can see how having a weekly deposit can be an attractive option. Every single one of my clients pays a monthly fee. As a matter of […]

I’m having trouble staying focused today. A heated discussion is weighing heavily on my mind and it’s making it hard for me to concentrate on my work. Have you ever had this happen to you, something that has absolutely nothing to do with your writing is keeping you from writing? It’s making me crazy today […]

Chris Garrett has an interesting and useful post up today about productivity. I particularly could relate to the part about eliminating distractions in order to stay on task. This post hit home because I have so many things going on, it’s easy to forget about priorities. Here are a few things I’ve done to remain […]

I must seem like an awful martyr sometimes with all this talk about waking up at four and trolling the job boards for hours. Sometimes I look back at some of the things I wrote and wonder if I didn’t paint such an attractive picture. While I believe in being truthful, I also think it’s […]