Time Management
3 Ways to Take Action When You’re Unhappy at Work
It’s so easy to find yourself accepting your routine, even if you’re completely unhappy. Instead of slipping into the trap of mediocrity, use these actionable tips to make a change today.
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How to Pitch Articles and Repurpose Rejected Work
Finding the right editors to pitch often proves challenging, and rejection is a difficult pill to swallow. Use my pitching blueprint to learn how to write queries for your pieces and figure out what to do with a backlog of rejected work.
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5 Things to Consider Before Accepting Hourly Writing Jobs
Should you accept hourly writing jobs or hold out for clients who are willing to pay per piece? Before you sign an hourly contract, ask yourself these important questions.
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Navigating a Dry Spell: 11 Ways to Stay Productive
Are you sales lagging as the holiday season fast approaches? Your clients may have other priorities, but don’t sit around twiddling your thumbs. Use these simple tips to stay productive as December draws to a close.
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I’m So Distracted: 4 Tips for Staying On Track
From Facebook to Buzzfeed, there are likely countless distractions vying for your attention at any given time. If you’re trying to stay focused, use these simple tips to keep the noise at bay.
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Time Management: Planning for a Freelance Vacation
Working as a freelancer means you have unlimited vacation time, right? In theory, yes. Freelancers aren’t tied to a 9-5 job in an office cubicle, but escaping for a little R&R is often more challenging that you might think. Unless you’re planning to catch up on emails and work assignments after spending a long day…
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How to Earn More Money Freelancing Online
Too many writers spend long hours churning out content for pitiful compensation. I’ve been there and done that—yuck. If you’re struggling to make a respectable living as a writer online, consider these important tips to earn more money.
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5 Smartest Moves for Freelancers Striving to Earn Money Online in 2015
Ready to take your freelance writing career to the next level but not quite certain what to do? Consider these five business moves for any freelance writer serious about maximizing their earning potential.
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My Two Week Productivity Challenge
Unlike the workdays of traditional nine-to-five employees, routines constantly change for freelance writers. If you’re anything like myself, this uncertainty serves to keep a freelancing career fresh and interesting. Having said that, the ever-evolving deadlines, rotating rosters of clients, and various administrative tasks associated with keeping your writing business afloat can put a serious damper…
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