Reduce the number of revisions you are asked for, and improve your overall experience, by communicating effectively with your freelance clients. As a freelance writer, I work in the communications industry. I know first-hand the importance of communication when I work with freelance clients. True — communication is important no matter who you work with. …
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I’m constantly asked about how I manage my productivity. By learning how to batch your writing, it’s possible to take your freelance business to a new level. Over the years, I’ve tried just about every productivity trick in the book. I mean, I’ve been freelancing since 2005 — it’s my 15th anniversary of working online …
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As a freelance writer, a flexible schedule can help you enjoy your life as well as make money. A freelance writer has to manage making money versus enjoying life. This can be especially true if you line up a number of regular gigs. Regular gigs are nice because you can usually count on the money …
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At some point you’ll miss a deadline. Here’s how to handle the situation. Recently, I’ve become the world’s flakiest freelancer. I’ve had a lot going on in my life the last two years. From two cross-country moves to a divorce to becoming more involved in my community to the fact that my son is a …
Staying on task can be hard for many freelancers. Here are some strategies that can help you improve your writing focus. I love working from home as a freelancer, but sometimes the fact that you’re home — and have plenty of other things vying for your time — can be a drawback. It’s easy to …
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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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