One downside of being your own boss is that you don't get vacation time. So you need to prepare to take time off as a blogger or freelancer. The good news? It's absolutely possible! Here's how... 1. Make a List of Everything When I know I'm going to need to take some time off, I start by making a list of tasks that will need done during the days I'm unavailable. On this list I include: Any articles I need to write for my clients Virtual assistance work I need to do for clients Titles ...
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How to Write a Blog Post When You Don’t Feel Like It
Have you ever had to write a blog post when you just didn't feel like it? Me too! Here are tips to help you pull through and get it done. I usually really enjoy writing blog posts. After all, as a freelance writer and blogger, writing blog posts is how I make money. But, sometimes I just don't feel like it. Especially if I'm writing for a client and I'm just not feeling the topic. So when my heart isn't in the writing, and I'd rather be doing pretty much anything else, here's how I manage to ...
15 Awesome Board Games for Freelance Writers
Are you looking for a fun way to spend quality time with friends and loved ones AND improve your freelance writing skills? You need to play one of these top 15 board games for freelance writers! And if you're still working on getting your freelance writing business up and running, here's a post that can help: How to Start a Freelance Writing Business When You're Broke I'm what you might call a board game junkie. I LOVE playing games with my family and friends. Here's a peek at our ...
Why ConvertKit Is Worth It With a Small List
Why am I paying for ConvertKit when my list is small? The short answer? Because I love their service and I think it's well worth the cost! The longer answer? When I first started blogging, an email list wasn't really on my mind. I was just trying to get some more samples to use to grow my freelance writing business. But then I realized... I wanted to create a course I'd been asked by so many people how I had time to freelance with such a large family. Other freelancers were asking for ...
How to Save Time By Outlining Blog Posts
Do you do a prewrite for your posts? Discover three ways outlining a blog post saves you time, and what a solid outline should include. Back in high school, I totally didn't understand the concept of a prewrite. If my teachers had the nerve to require an outline, I just made mine after the fact. That way my outline always matched my paper. But now that I'm a busy mom and a freelance writer? Now I save time by outlining blog posts! I've finally realized the power of the prewrite. Which means I ...
How to Quickly Write a Blog Post
How long does it take you to write a blog post? Half an hour? An hour? A couple of hours? Even longer? If you find yourself dreading writing blog posts because they take so much of your time, this post is for you! I'm dishing out my best tricks for getting posts knocked out as fast as possible. After all, if writing a post takes less time, that's more time for you to do other things! I’ve discovered a few tricks for getting my posts planned, drafted, and published in as ...