Sue White

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Advice on working from home and self employment

October 30, 2013 By Sue

Struggling with working for yourself/working from home/freelancing? Here are some tips.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Want to organise your writing week more effectively? Try these., Work smarter

Why I’m pressing pause on the blog

September 6, 2013 By Sue

In the last couple of months, I've been faced with an interesting quandary.  I've got work coming out my ears. I've got life stuff needing my attention. I've got that "Phew, it's been a busy year" feeling hitting me every second day. We're all good at some things, less good at others. Left unchecked, I'm good at working too much. (Which is to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life etc., Work smarter, Write better Tagged With: Blogging

What journalism has taught me about simplicity

September 4, 2013 By Sue

Ahh, it's a complicated life. Or is it?  Well, yes and no.  Over the years I've come to the conclusion that it's easy to do something well as a one off.  But doing a good job in a sustained way, over months or years, takes a bit more of a strategy. After a while, some of these strategies - or, more simply, ways I get things done - become second … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Just starting out writing? Try these posts., Work smarter, Write better Tagged With: Simplicity, Writing

Nothing to write about? So write nothing.

August 30, 2013 By Sue

Last week, I had nothing to say. Okay, not nothing, but nothing I felt was going to add real value to your week. It wasn't that I ditched writing...oh no, there were story deadlines hitting me from every direction. But when it came to the blog, I felt exhausted. Nothing. Nada. Not one little slice of inspiration. So I decided to say … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Just starting out writing? Try these posts., Work smarter, Write better Tagged With: Writer's block, Writing

Why freelancers need friends (and how to find some!)

August 14, 2013 By Sue

It's a freelancing paradox. On one hand, if you're self employed, existing friends pop out of the woodwork at all hours of the (traditional) work day. "I'm having a day off, want to hang out?" or "Just heading to the beach with the kids, interested?" Sound familiar? All very nice, but usually those offers involve you reminding your dear friends … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Just starting out writing? Try these posts., Work smarter, Write better Tagged With: freelancing, friendships, networking

Tips for success from Siimon Reynolds

August 9, 2013 By Sue

Looking at Siimon Reynolds' (yes, two i's) list of achievements, it's clear he's a busy guy. A former adman, Reynolds shot into the public eye in the 1980s, when he created the controversial Grim Reaper ads - one of Australia's first HIV education messages. His creative businesses boomed, and he then moved into writing books (five at last count), … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Want to organise your writing week more effectively? Try these., Work smarter Tagged With: Productivity, Siimon Reynolds

Why fake deadlines are (almost) as good as real ones.

August 1, 2013 By Sue

Last week I wrote about deadlines, and why I think you should love them. No, luuuurve them. Really, you should. But what happens when you are self employed? Or starting a business?  Or trying something new?  The deadlines tend to be self imposed. Oh oh. Harder. Much harder. It's simple. If there are no deadlines out there. You need to make some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Want to organise your writing week more effectively? Try these., Work smarter Tagged With: Deadlines, prioritising, promises

Why deadlines are friend, not foe.

July 26, 2013 By Sue

I’m wondering what happens to you when you hear the word “deadline”? If you’re like most people I know, the mere mention of these two syllables will get the heart pumping just a little bit faster than optimal. Not me. I’m a deadline nerd, although maybe not for the reasons you think (who knows what those are, but if they are flattering in any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Want to organise your writing week more effectively? Try these., Work smarter Tagged With: Dealines, solo workers, stress

Why in business, less can be more.

July 12, 2013 By Sue

Working on the road these last few weeks has reminded me of many things I already knew. Picnic lunches on remote beaches are far more exciting if I remember to buy the canned tuna with the ring top lid. Packing more than five days worth of clean underwear for a 24-day trip saves significant hassle. And last but not least, when it comes to working … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Want to organise your writing week more effectively? Try these., Work smarter Tagged With: Mobile office

Travel writers’ survival guide: having a backup plan.

July 5, 2013 By Sue

No, not an accounting degree, or a fallback career. I’m talking technical back up, so that all those almost-finished drafts aren’t lost if the technological termites take over while you’re on the road. I admit, this is easy to be lazy about (backup being about as sexy as tax), but it's one of those boring yet essential keys to success. 5 backup … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Travel Writing, Work smarter, Write better Tagged With: Back up, Travel writing

The secrets behind having a ‘dream job’

July 3, 2013 By Sue

While I’m not sure if all writers have itchy feet, I know I do. (Clarification: I mean in the travelling sense, not the ‘too many scungy gym shower floors’ sense, naturally.) It’s one reason I started writing in the first place – and particularly travel writing. What better excuse to keep exploring the globe than ‘It’s for work’? Travel writing is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Just starting out writing? Try these posts., Life etc., Travel Writing, Work smarter, Write better Tagged With: Career, Dream job

3 tools you’ll need to set up your mobile office.

June 28, 2013 By Sue

Living the dream? You tell me. In theory, I can work remotely any time I like. I’m freelance. If I want to, I can work from a plane (where this post is being written) or a beachside cafe (where I’m hoping my next post will be written from). But working remotely takes planning and (I believe) some investment in the right tools. Here are a few I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Travel Writing, Work smarter Tagged With: Productivity, technology, The future of work

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