It’s hard to say no to freelance writing gigs. But I’ve reached that point with my current life and workload. Anyone who knows what it’s like to hustle for a living feels bad when they turn down client work. Even though I have a comfortable freelance income, and a decent enough reputation, IÂ still feel bad …
That Point at Which You Turn Down Freelance Writing Gigs Read More »
Things have been a little nuts around here. But I’ve managed to keep my blogging business mostly on track. There are times when everything in my life runs like clockwork. The last two months have not been this time. It’s been a little crazy, around here, thanks to a family situation that changed the entire …
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I review my last month’s freelance work schedule, and determine whether or not it makes sense to keep dividing up the month. Every so often, I try a new freelance work experiment. Last month, I decided to divide the month into sections, front-loading the month with most of my regular work. Now that the month …
Freelance Work Experiment Update: Results of Dividing the Month Read More »
This month’s freelance work experiment involves bunching blogs together and dividing up my month. For the last year or so, I’ve been trying different experiments related to productivity and my freelance work. Every few months, I try a new freelance work experiment, and if it works, I add it to my routine. The goal is …
Freelance Work Experiment: Dividing Up My Month Read More »
Figuring out what to do with your freelance work when you’re sick isn’t easy, but you do need to have a plan. I’ve been sick the last couple of days. Even today I’m still a bit under the weather. (But my husband and I are able to go out together for the first time in …
Part of a successful career is making sure you have enough time for your freelance job search. When I first started freelancing, I didn’t have a lot of gigs, and I often found myself with a great deal of free time. When you find yourself with more time than you know what to do with, …
