7 tips for turning down freelance work (the right way)
If you’re self-employed, saying no to new projects can be hard. These tips from writer Kate Harold will make it easier, and help you decide when to say yes.
Use ‘Inbox Zero’ method to clear out email, be more productive
Overflowing inbox got you down? Rightsize it and get organized in the process using the Inbox Zero method. Luke Clem explains.
Good reads: Feral freelancer, writer’s rituals, taking time off and more
An ex-freelancer finds you can go back to a staff job again, plus the importance of habits and taking time off, and other good reads from this week.
Dear WordCount: How do you avoid freelance burnout?
If you’re a self-employed writer, it’s easy to work all the time. Here are some simple ways to avoid freelance burnout.
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What freelance assignments are you working on? [Discussion]
To get a better idea of what self-employed writers do, let’s share what projects we’ve got going right now.
Dear WordCount: Can I avoid in-person meetings with clients?
If you’re spending too much time on meetings and not enough on work, here are some tips for cutting back.
65+ apps for writers
Check out this public Twitter list of more than 65 apps for writers that covers everything from file storage to self-publishing. Like it? Subscribe to the list.
5 quick tips writers can use to avoid procrastinating
In this sponsored post, business writer Jodi Torpey describes five painless ways freelancers can keep the words flowing.
Spring break: 10 reasons I’m heading out of town
I’m outta here. I’m taking a spring break vacation – a whole week off from work. I practice yoga, and for the last class of every three-month session, my teacher Linda schedules a restorative practice. We work through a few active poses, then spend the majority of the class prone, propped up with bolsters, blankets and [...]
Recommended reading for Sept. 9: startups, self doubt and more
Highlights from the week’s best reads for writers: what startup founders look like; struggling with self doubt; bloggers’ revenge, PR ethics and more.
