Guest post: 8 painless steps to make time to write a book
Laura Vanderkam, author of “168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think,” shares insider tips on carving time out of your day to work on a book.
Writers’ 6 top tech tools for getting work done
Successful freelance writers stay on task by using the following Web browser add ons, cloud-based programs and smartphone apps.
Feb. 23 WordCount chat – time management for writers
The next WordCount Last Wednesday chat takes place Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. PST. The subject: time management for writers. Join us on Twitter at #wclw.
To stay fresh, take a mental break between writing deadlines
It’s hard to jump straight from writing “The End” on one assignment to “Once upon a time” on the next. Sometimes you need a mental break in between, even if it’s a short one. Think of it as a palate cleanser between courses. I recharge the old writing batteries by doing a quick activity between [...]
Too many deadlines? Here's how to avoid panic mode
Sometimes despite careful planning, assignments get backed up, editors ask for work early or you get sick and miss a few days of work. Maybe you just spent all day on Twitter instead of finishing a story that’s due. Whatever the reason, you’re behind and close to hitting the panic button. That’s me right now. [...]
How to squeeze more out of your freelance work day
Everyone has their own secrets for squeezing more productivity out of their freelance work day. My personal favorite is getting up early – today it was 4 a.m. – to work sans interruption before the rest of the world is awake. I know other writers who stay up late to write or work in coffee [...]
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