Here’s the complete transcript of today’s WordCount Last Wednesday writer chat, on how freelancers take side jobs either to earn more money or pursue a passion:
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My monthly writer chat starts at 10 a.m. Pacific. Today’s topic: freelancers who juggle side gigs or have “slasher” careers. Join us!#wclw
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8 minutes to chat time. Grab a coffee and join us to discuss how freelancers make extra income with side jobs. #wclw
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Hi and welcome to the monthly WordCount Last Wednesday writer chat.#wclw
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Could be a small crowd because of summer vacations, we’ll have to see.#wclw
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Today’s subject: side gigs, part-time jobs and the other non-writing work that writers & freelancers do to make money. #wclw
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I’m your host, MichelleRafter, a Portland, Ore., business reporter and editor. #wclw
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Hey there. Steph here! NJ-based freelance writer who also coaches newbie word nerds. #wclw
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Here! Have to duck out for a few minutes around 1:30 EST but this is a great topic, @MichelleRafter #wclw
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I’m Philippa Willitts, a freelance writer in the north of England, #wclw
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I’m Philippa Willitts, a freelance writer in the north of England, #wclw
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If you’re joining us, the chat runs approx. 60 min. Consider using TweetChat, which auto adds the hashtag & screens out other tweets.#wclw
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I’m Susan, a Boston-based #freelance journalist who covers #smallbiz & personal finance, among other topics. #wclw
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@thefworduk Hey, did you change Twitter handles? Otherwise you’ve got a twin out there. #wclw
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@UrbanMuseWriter Nice to see you here too, hope you’re enjoying summer. #wclw
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Welcome, glad you made it. Tell us a bit about yourself. RT@thirtymommy: Hello, this is my first writers chat #wclw
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MichelleRafter
If you haven’t, share your names, city and what kind of writing or freelancing you do. Then we’ll jump into questions. #wclw
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For folks not in the #wclw chat, you can filter me out for the next hour, if you’d like. Or drop in to chat with us about the writing life!
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When answering questions, start replies with Q1, Q2, etc., so people can track what answer goes with what question. #wclw
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I’m Patti from Ohio & I just stumbled upon the chat today. 1st time ever!#wclw
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stephauteri
Oh right! I do primarily sex writing. Lots of service pieces, but I also ghostwrite for sexual health professionals. #wclw
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I write about social media, SEO and internet marketing; health and disability; and women’s issues. #wclw
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Let’s get started. Q1: If you’re thinking about starting a side gig, what led you to that decision? #wclw
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My areas: living, religion, science, and general weirdness (journalism); urban fantasy and more general weirdness (fiction). #wclw
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Q1: I started thinking seriously about diversifying when the recession hit. I realized I shouldn’t have all my eggs in one basket. #wclw
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I am an NYC public school teacher on childcare leave, wife and mother of an 8 month old and a 2 year old. #wclw
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Q1 I’d never really thought about them as ‘side gigs’ but I suppose there are odd things I do on top of writing, like t-shirt design #wclw
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Q1: I’ve been diversifying and thinking about diversifying to keep things fresh & avoid stagnating. #wclw
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thirtymommy
I started a website and blog where I write about parenting, products and himepreschooling #wclw
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Q1 They are more ‘little things I like doing’ than any kind of structured or well-thought out moves #wclw
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You’ve got your hands full. MT @thirtymommy: I am an NYC public school teacher on childcare leave, wife & mother of 2 #wclw
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Q1 Plus, having additional tools in my skillset can only help in the future.#wclw
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A1. I have started organizing and hosting playdates and mommy classes and get-togethers #wclw
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@UrbanMuseWriter How far from writing would you consider diversifying, i.e., teaching writing, or something completely different? #wclw
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@thirtymommy A1. Are you hosting playdates, etc., for free or a fee?#wclw
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@MichelleRafter Aw, that’s the $1M question! I’ve taught #writing. The hard part about doing something different is the learning curve #wclw
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I have also done some niche website building and affiliate sites, but mainly because I write about that, so that I write accurately #wclw
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@MichelleRafter For instance, @stephauteri & I tossed around the idea of me getting certified to teach Pilates. #wclw
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Yes, definitely. MT @UrbanMuseWriter: A1. The hard part about doing something different is the learning curve. #wclw
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@MichelleRafter A1 Our conclusion was that it might be personally fulfilling but probably wouldn’t earn much $ right away #wclw
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@PhilippaWrites @rondoylewrites is a Denver freelancer who does as much website dev work as writing & it’s definitely working for him. #wclw
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@UrbanMuseWriter @michellerafter: Oh money… always getting in the way of personal fulfillment. 😉 #wclw
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@UrbanMuseWriter A1. Personally fulfilling v. income earning seems to be a common trade off. Guess it depends on why you’re doing it. #wclw
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A1. I’ve tried a bunch of things. At one point, I was even a funeral singer.#wclw
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I am not sure how to “break” into writing that will provide income #wclw
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MT @UrbanMuseWriter: A1 Given what I earn from #writing, its hard to justify a massive pay cut & investing $ in something else. #wclw
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@MichelleRafter A1 Right, I mean I still take Pilates for fun. And teaching it might make it less fulfilling bc of the logistics. #wclw
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A1. Now, in addition to querying mags, I do ghostwriting, social media management, coaching, event planning, etc. #wclw
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Ha RT @stephauteri: @UrbanMuseWriter @michellerafter: Oh money… always getting in the way of personal fulfillment. 😉 #wclw
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A1. And in January, I’m entering a yoga teacher training program. #wclw
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There is such a thing? RT @stephauteri: A1. Ive tried a bunch of things. At one point, I was even a funeral singer. #wclw
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@UrbanMuseWriter: Being “on call” for a.m. funerals was cutting into my time too much. Now I only do it occasionally. #wclw
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You’re busy RT @stephauteri: A1. In addition to querying mags, I do ghostwriting, social media management, coaching, event planning. #wclw
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@MichelleRafter: Ha! I basically lead the congregation in song throughout the funeral mass. #wclw
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Re-invented myself as a PR/marketing rep for niche clients; honing my writing and classical dancing craft in parallel. #wclw
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@thirtymommy Breaking into writing – there are tons of resources out there that can help with that, including my blog. #wclw
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OK. But not weddings too? RT @stephauteri: @MichelleRafter: Ha! I basically lead the congregation in song throughout the funeral mass.#wclw
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@marginfades Thanks for joining us. What did you reinvent yourself from? #wclw
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@stephauteri A1 That’s right! I remember that now. Wouldn’t weddings give you more notice? Or too many weekend commitments? #wclw
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@MichelleRafter: I’ve done weddings, but mostly pro bono for friends… not paid. #wclw
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Q1 – I do social media management, event planning and the like, but mainly work for one company. Would like to diversify and grow pool#wclw
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@UrbanMuseWriter: The choir director I was working with typically used his daughter for weddings. #wclw
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My side job became full-time: I run a green B&B on Cape Cod, in my mom’s old house. #wclw
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@SubanNurCooley Thanks for joining us. Sounds like you have a bunch of gigs that you could split up & do for other companies. #wclw
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@MichelleRafter A1 Most of my performing is unpaid/for fun, but I’m getting a stipend to perform in a production of Ragtime this fall #wclw
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@MichelleRafter haha. I live in a smaller town, so finding these gigs can be hard. #wclw. I also do web content copy.
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Great I will definitely check it out. I’ve been writing forever but haven’t made any real profit from it yet. @MichelleRafter #wclw
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@UrbanMuseWriter Ragtime+stipend=very cool. Have you considered arts/drama writing, or do you keep those separate on purpose? #wclw
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@SubanNurCooley @MichelleRafter A lot of my writing gigs originated online, but several have been unexpectedly local to me in the end! #wclw
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@thirtymommy Lots of parenting bloggers get started writing for regional parenting magazines, or building up their own blogs. #wclw
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@MichelleRafter Happy to answer questions, if anyone has any on how this change affected my efforts at freelancing. #wclw
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@MichelleRafter A1 That’s what I wanted to do when I was in college & I found that it was very niche/didn’t pay well. #wclw
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@UrbanMuseWriter: Nice! Ragtime was one of the first musicals I ever saw when I was young. Loved it (and the book, too). #wclw
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Let’s move to the next question: Q2 – Is your side gig for love (a passion) or money (extra income)? #wclw
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@MichelleRafter A1: The other issue is if I’m performing in local productions & reviewing people I know, it could create conflicts #wclw
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Q2 Mine are mainly for enjoyment or for learning, with extra income being a bonus when it happens #wclw
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@UrbanMuseWriter I went to grad school to be a film critic (minored in film as an undergrad) but fate steered me to business reporting #wclw
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Good point MT @UrbanMuseWriter A1: If Im performing in local productions & reviewing people I know, it could create conflicts #wclw
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A2. My side gig is something I like doing! I love sharing my ideas and findings with others #wclw
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Q2. The ghostwriting, coaching, + social media management are for $. Community-building, events, + yoga are for looove. #wclw
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@stephauteri My yoga teacher also makes & sells things (body butter, kambucha tea), also sells seedlings from her amazing garden. #wclw
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RT @thirtymommy: A2. My side gig is something I like doing! I love sharing my ideas and findings with others #wclw
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@MichelleRafter: It can be tough to make big bucks teaching at studios. Smart yogis do workshops + private sessions, learn Reiki… #wclw
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I’d have to check, but I think event planning ind is due to grow in next 5-10 yrs. RT @thirtymommy: A2. Plus I LOVE planning events! #wclw
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@MichelleRafter: One yogi I know does restorative _ Reiki workshops, and sells essential oils. #wclw
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@stephauteri @MichelleRafter A lot of people I know working in alternative health type areas feel guilty if they profit too much #wclw
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@thirtymommy: It’s so nice to get a diverse group of people together and make new connections, share ideas, etc. #wclw
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@stephauteri 1 of my sisters has taught yoga for years. She’s just started offering gyrotonic and gyrokinesis; per class fees r higher #wclw
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I’m almost done with a wedding and event planning class…hopefully it can be my main gig! @MichelleRafter #wclw
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@PhilippaWrites @michellerafter: YES. Because there can be a conflict between the tenets of yoga and actually building a yoga biz. #wclw
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@urbanmusewriter Enjoying reading the chat. Social media feels like my side gig after 30+ yrs writing but it may take over some day. #wclw
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@thirtymommy How funny, now I can mention another family member – my mom was a wedding planner for 25+ years. She loved it. #wclw
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@wagnerwrites Welcome! Say more about your social media and writing work. #wclw
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@MichelleRafter Great to hear…can’t say that I know too many unhappy event planners #wclw
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@thirtymommy My observation about event planning: you’ll do well if you’re detail oriented, can deal w/people in stressful situations #wclw
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@wagnerwrites: I just started managing Twitter campaigns for several clients. It’s definitely paying better than some writing… #wclw
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RT @stephauteri: @thirtymommy: It’s so nice to get a diverse group of people together and make new connections, share ideas, etc. #wclw
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@thirtymommy Come to think of it, same qualities – detail oriented & work well under pressure – are what makes for good writers too. #wclw
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@MichelleRafter I’ve been planning parties down to the most seemingly unimportant details, the color of ribbons on the balloons, etc #wclw
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Yep, s.m. management is booming. MT @stephauteri I just started managing Twitter campaign…definitely paying better than some writing#wclw
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@thirtymommy My mom got her wedding planner start working as her church’s day-of wedding coordinator. Low pay but great experience.#wclw
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@MichelleRafter @Stephauteri The trouble w/ SM management is the need to be always “on.” 5 minutes here, 10 there adds up #wclw
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Let’s move to next question. Q3: How do you juggle doing more than 1 thing – what’s your average day or week like? #wclw
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Q3. I find that the whole of freelancing is about juggling, so adding a few things to the mix doesn’t make much difference! #wclw
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@UrbanMuseWriter: This is true. I’m just starting to realize that. Which is why padding weekly flat wee works out well. 🙂 #wclw
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@MichelleRafter @Stephauteri You can schedule tweets & blog posts in advance but if you’re away, you still need to respond to tweets #wclw
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@UrbanMuseWriter IMHO, s.m. management works best on monthly retainer type basis for that very reason & also so you feel part of team.#wclw
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@thirtymommy: I just started offering it to past clients I knew could use it, knowing that I probably could rock it better than them. #wclw
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A3 Juggling: I use a to do list rather than a schedule bc things inevitably come up & a list is more flexible than a schedule #wclw
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RT @PhilippaWrites: Q3. I find the whole of freelancing is about juggling, so adding a few things to mix doesn’t make much difference! #wclw
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@MichelleRafter Agreed! I have a monthly retainer for SM & blog management #wclw
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Great idea MT @stephauteri: I started offering s.m. to past clients I knew could use it, knowing I could rock it better than them. #wclw
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Q3. Every day is different. I usually focus on one or two different projects each day, though sm is a constant… #wclw
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Q3. Also, I keep a running to-do list saved on my desktop so nothing falls off my radar. #wclw
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@UrbanMuseWriter A3: Do you mean you use a daily or weekly to-do list v. scheduling tasks for specific hours? #wclw
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A3 iPhone is useful for juggling but it also intensifies the feeling of always being “on.” Disabled push notifications for that reason #wclw
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Q3 Because I have small regular jobs, big one-off jobs, etc., which change constantly, I have to reassess my schedule regularly anyway#wclw
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Q3. I also set up email alerts through Google Calendar for all items with deadlines. #wclw
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Me too! Plus a white board. RT @stephauteri: Q3. Also, I keep a running to-do list saved on my desktop so nothing falls off my radar. #wclw
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@stephauteri A3: What do you use for to-do list, Outlook, iPhone/iPad To Do list, Google Calendar or something else? #wclw
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RT @stephauteri: Q3. I also set up email alerts through Google Calendar for all items with deadlines. #wclw
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@MichelleRafter: I use Google Calendar for deadlines. Notepad for my daily to-do list. GQueues for other lists. #wclw
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Would you ever consider writing a guest post about it? MT@PhilippaWrites: Whiteboard really has made a huge difference. Its amazing! #wclw
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@MichelleRafter: GQueues is a web-based list app. You can create different queues for different types of tasks. http://t.co/aaJmHdAj #wclw
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A3. I still make handwritten TTDT (Things To Do Today) lists and I have a monthly wall calendar #wclw
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@MichelleRafter: For example, I have one list for Freelancedom blog post ideas. One for marketing my coaching practice. Etc. #wclw
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@stephauteri I think I need to do a future chat on tools writers use to stay organized, you & everyone else have such great ideas. #wclw
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I still handwrite my to-do lists too RT @thirtymommy: A3. I still make handwritten lists and I have a monthly wall calendar #wclw
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@MichelleRafter: I’m obsessed with organizational tools. I always used to love back-to-school shopping. #nerd #wclw
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Great! I’ll touch base w/you about it after the chat RT @PhilippaWrites:@MichelleRafter Sure, absolutely. #wclw
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RT @stephauteri: GQueues is a web-based list app. You can create different queues for different types of tasks. http://t.co/7v0erxfg #wclw
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Me too! RT @stephauteri: @MichelleRafter: Im obsessed with organizational tools. I always used to love back-to-school shopping. #nerd#wclw
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@MichelleRafter Whoops! Sorry #wclw 2: Money. I never made enough freelance to call it making a living. Also, have no retirement income.
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@stephauteri Would you want to be the guest speaker on a chat about organizational tools? Could be in Sept or Oct. #wclw
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Writing is easy to fit in when I’m not innkeeping. Experienced juggler, here. #wclw
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@MichelleRafter A3: Yes, interviews are scheduled at specific times but other tasks are not assigned to specific hours. #WCLW
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We’re running out of time. Anyone have questions they wanted to ask?#wclw
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Got it RT @UrbanMuseWriter: A3: Yes, interviews are scheduled at specific times but other tasks are not assigned to specific hours. #wclw
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This was a great chat, thanks for the tips, pointers and motivation! Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday! #wclw
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@thirtymommy Thanks for joining us, don’t be a stranger. Chat takes place last Wednesday of the month at 10 am PT/1 pm ET. #wclw
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That’s it for this month’s WordCount Last Wednesday writer chat. I’ll post a full transcript on my blog this afternoon. #wclw
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Look for it and other tips on writing, blogging and running a freelance business at http://t.co/cagurRLH #wclw
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Yes! I’m still recovering from being in that time zone last week. RT@PhilippaWrites: @MichelleRafter @thirtymommy Or 6pm BST! #wclw
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RT @MichelleRafter: Look for it and other tips on writing, blogging and running a freelance business at http://t.co/cagurRLH #wclw
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The next WordCount Last Wednesday chat is Wednesday, Aug. 29 @ 10 am PDT. We’ll talk about apps for writers. #wclw
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Until then, check out this Twitter list of 40+ apps for writers:https://t.co/DjKQWhBO #wclw
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RT @MichelleRafter: Until then, check out this Twitter list of 40+ apps for writers: https://t.co/DjKQWhBO #wclw
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Thanks! I subscribed. RT @MichelleRafter ntil then, check out this Twitter list of 40+ apps for writers: https://t.co/EG6hAdBF #wclw
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Yes, I am! (Sorry, had to duck out early…) RT @michellerafter:@PhilippaWrites I’m pretty sure @jenwillis is a whiteboard fan too#wclw
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@jshermanmilton Sorry you missed us today. Here’s an app you can use to put a #wclw chat reminder on your smartphone: http://t.co/I4ue3CwQ
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@stephauteri In my case it sometimes pays less but it’s often easier. Thanks! #wclw
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@philippawrites Hi! Sorry I had to move on but I’ll try #wclw again. Following you – my #writers list is my fav list.
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RT @thirtymommy: “I’m in love with Twitter!” 🙂 I’m rediscovering joys of Twitter after long stint w/ Facebook consulting. #wclw
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@michellerafter Sorry I had to cut out. When is next chat? I’ll intro myself then. Thx! #wclw
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