Is life getting away from you? If so, you might need to start figuring out what your true priorities are. It’s been an interesting four months. My life has been getting away from me, and I finally feel as though things are settling down and becoming manageable. During these last four months, I’ve had to …
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Does your work area encourage you to do your best work? As someone who works from home, it’s important for me to have a work area that helps me focus my attention so that my efforts are more effective. However, what is ideal for me might not be ideal for you. As you prepare to …
Even though I enjoy my freelancing job, sometimes I feel a little trapped. I love what I do. I like writing, and I’ve learned to like writing about financial topics. My job allows me to learn interesting things, and spend a good portion of my day doing something I like. However, there are times I …
Many freelance writers wish they had more time for personal writing. Here’s how to make time to write for yourself. My writing goals for this year include making time to write for my rant blog and to write more fiction. Not only do I have these personal writing goals, but I also have websites of …
Need to keep track of sources, stories and due dates? Here’s how I organize articles for clients. Over the course of the last two years, I’ve shifted into writing that bears a resemblance to traditional journalism. Many of my clients want an authoritative voice, and they expect me to incorporate expert sources into the content …
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Productivity experts say you shouldn’t check your email first thing in the morning. However, I do check my email first thing in the morning. Here’s how I do it and remain productive. Not too long ago, I read that it’s a waste to spend the first part of your day checking email. After all, email …
