Instead, focus on finding those who already see your value.
In 2019 I had just gotten out of a toxic relationship. It took me another six months to get past the love hangover.
At the same time, my finances were also shaky. The freelance gigs dried up, and I had to get a nine-to-five.
Needless to say, it felt like the end of an era. For years I had been working so hard for certain things, and they hadn’t materialized. My life was headed in the wrong direction.
As a self-proclaimed
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Creative Procrastination As A Cure For Writer’s Block
Today I tackle one of the biggest boogie monsters for freelancers and consultants: procrastination.
Before you run for the hills in either fear or boredom, let me explain. I've done tons of reading on this topic, and finally found a simple method for all types of procrastinators.
No one is immune to putting work off until the last minute. At some point or other all "skilled" workers go through this. When it happens to me, procrastination seems to stem from a deeper problem: perfectionism.
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Top Newsletters for Writers and Creative Folks
One of the highlights of my week is Saturday mornings when I sit down with a cup of coffee, ready to dive into my favorite email newsletters. Sometimes, during a hectic week, the promise of this serene weekly ritual is the only thing that keeps me going.
I'm a big fan of Newsletters because they are non-intrusive. They arrive at my inbox and quietly sit there until I'm ready to read them. They don't threaten to get lost in an endless feed, expire, or go viral. They don't ring, buzz, vibrate,
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