Category: Tips for Freelancers
Tools of the trade: A necessary investment
I am often surprised by posts on message boards for professional writers and editors in which the poster asks, “Do I really need to buy the Chicago Manual of Style? It costs money.” Another question that often comes up is “Do I really need Microsoft Word, or can I get by with a free, open […]
Structure in an unstructured life: The Pomodoro Technique®
As a freelancer, you set your own work hours, subject only to client deadlines. Hopefully, most of your projects are fun and interesting and you can’t wait to get to work on them. After all, freelance writing and editing are the perfect jobs for the chronically intellectually curious because we’re always learning something new. Inevitably, […]