Tips to Organize Your Writing Life
I don�t care if you�re a freelance writer, nonfiction writer, novelists or something of a hybrid. The truth is that you have to wear a lot of hats to find publishing success. You have to be able to write on a deadline, plan marketing campaigns, utilize social media, and of course, write. The increase pressure to do it all has led to frustration and burnout in a lot of writers I come into contact with. But even with the downside, there are those of us to whom writing is like breathing. Without it, we�ll die. We have come to a point the mad juggling skills are a requirement for today�s writers. But don�t give up hope. There are some things you can do, some ways to organize your time, that will help you accomplish more than you thought. Beyond that, you can make a conscious decision to give yourself a pass on some things. Tips that keep me sane: 1. Make a list. Now I have to confess, I�m not a rabid list maker. I�m just the opposite. Lists make me feel pressured�at least they used t...