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Weekend Reading: Productivity

By on March 15th, 2013

Each week we look at a specific issue facing freelance writers. This week let’s look at productivity — how you can improve yours, get more work done each day, have more time for yourself, and make more money in the process. I make it no secret that productivity plays a big role in my own freelance writing business. Focusing on a “work smarter” strategy to productive work days is what lets me run a full-time business working part-time hours. It’s why I get to take off every Friday. It’s why I get more done than ever before, even while working …

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Weekend Reading: Your Home Office

By on March 1st, 2013

One of the biggest perks of freelancing is being able to work from home. And that often involves a home office of some kind — from a separate room to a corner of the kitchen table. This week we’re going to take a look at tips and examples of home offices for freelance writers, and tips on keeping that home office organized. If you’re still trying to figure out how to set your your ideal home office, check out these resources. You can read some of our own tips and see some of our offices in the related links below this collection. …

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Weekend Reading – February 7, 2010

By on February 7th, 2010

Starting tomorrow we’ll have some announcements related to All Freelance Writing and Freelance Theater. In the meantime, why not catch up on some other posts related to freelance writing and blogging? Here are a few to get you started. Maybe you missed them earlier in the week. 6 Ways to Check on a Job Poster and Avoid Scams Freelancers vs. Salaried Employees Freelance Funny of the Day (video) Worthy Tip: Staying Professional Templated Writing: One Way to Speed up Your Writing How to Build Your Professional Writing Services Business Freelance Writing Income: What to Expect 9 Tricks I Used to …

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Weekend Reading – January 30, 2010

By on January 30th, 2010

It’s a bitterly cold weekend here, so I’m doing quite a bit of reading — always a good excuse to stay in. How about you? If you’re looking for something to do to pass the time, here’s some weekend reading for freelance writers that you might be interested in. As usual, this list includes recent blogs posts discussing freelance writing and blogging issues. Enjoy! What Would You Do About a Client Like This One? Checks, Lies, and Silly Red Tape Freelance Writing Brain Benefits Common Mistakes Among New Freelance Writers 20 Ways to Up Your Blogging Fun Quota Freelance Writing …

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Weekend Reading: January 17, 2010

By on January 17th, 2010

I don’t know if it’s a dreary, rainy Sunday where you are like it is here, but if it is and you’re looking for something to do indoors today, here’s some weekend reading for freelance writers. These are some of the best blog posts I’ve come across from the previous week talking about freelance writing, blogging, and other topics that might be of interest to you. Enjoy! Overflow Work Can Lead to Additional Hours 5 Freelance Faux Pas to Avoid Saying When Got a Place to Flee from Home Office Distractions? No Time to Blog? You Can’t Afford Not To …

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Weekend Reading – December 19, 2009

By on December 19th, 2009

Happy Saturday everyone! I’m spending mine indoors with calls for potentially record-breaking snowfalls here. I had to cancel a trip because of it (boo!) but it is rather pretty to watch and means a relaxing day in (yay!). How is your weekend shaping up? If you find yourself stuck inside like me today, maybe you’d like to catch up on some reading. If so, here are some recent blog posts related to freelance writing and blogging! Why James Chartrand Wears Women’s Underpants Why I’m Tired of Hearing About Sexism in Social Media (and Freelancing) (my response to the previous post) …

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Weekend Reading: December 12, 2009

By on December 12th, 2009

Just in case you missed them, here are some recent interesting freelance writing posts and blogging articles that might be of interest if you’re looking for a bit of weekend reading material: The Top 5 Myths on Freelance Writing Maximizing Your Freelance Writing Income Using Blogging to Promote Your Copywriting Service Where Will it All End? Develop a Real Writing Career, NOW Who’s Hurting Freelance Writing & Why Don’t We Talk About Them? On Lazy Writers On Writing for Peanuts Micropayments — A Piece of the Freelance Writing Puzzle “What’s the Current State of Freelancing?” is a Bogus Question 3 …

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Weekend Reading: October 25, 2009

By on October 25th, 2009

Just in case you’ve missed some of these freelance writing and blogging-related posts this past week, here’s a chance to catch up on some weekend reading. Enjoy! Freelance Writing: Are the Outsourcing Sites Worth It? – Angela Booth Six Foundations of Freelance Success – Laura Spencer Five More Great Sites for Writers – Sharon Hurley Hall Is Fiction Part of Your Freelance Writing Portfolio? – Jenn Escalona Simple Ways to Increase Your Freelance Writing Income – Chris Bibey Lessons From the Networking Trenches – Ami Spencer Of Writers’ Websites, Templates & Designers – Anne Wayman 5 Plugins to Make Your …

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