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...]
Here’s 5 ways I stay motivated as a writer
It's true that sometimes the world of freelancing can feel akin to being on a treadmill. You think of idea, research the idea, pitch the idea, get a yes/no (or no response) about the idea, and then either write it, re-pitch it, or move on. Repeat ad infinitum. So how do you stay motivated if this is your new paradigm? Discounting the reality … [Read more...]