Working from home can be both a boon and a struggle. You can show up to work in your pjs and there’s the option of working from your couch (or even your bed, if you’re so inclined). At the same time, you may struggle to get to your desk in the morning, not take a nap during that 2:00 slump, and shut the door to your office at the end of the day. Implementing a couple types of writing blocks has helped me learn to organize my time and get more done. Continue reading
In an earlier post, I discussed some tips to manage your time when the freelance work is coming fast and furious, but what happens when it all dries up? Continue reading
As a blogger, freelance writer, and fiction writer, I spend a lot of time in front of my computer. Since so much of my time is spent staring at a screen, I relish those times when I get to disconnect. One way that I build non-screen time into each of my days is to set aside time to write in my journal. Continue reading
One of my first tasks as a freelancer and was to find myself some health insurance. When I set out on my own several years ago, I went without for a long time. As irresponsible as that is, I really thought I was going to find a corporate position that would just give me health insurance. Continue reading
Do you ever feel like starting a small business is either feast or famine? Do you feel like freelancing is a struggle between hustling for clients and bustling to get all of the work done on deadline and done well? Do you feel like for some reason, everyone seems to send out their “I want you to work for me” emails on Monday morning. Continue reading