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Life is full of twists and turns. Sometimes freelance writers take part-time or full-time jobs in addition to their freelance writing work. Sometimes business owners moonlight as well in order to pay the bills. Whatever your case is time management is crucial. You only have 24 hours in a day, make the most of them to complete your projects.
Time management is easy when you have tools to assist you. If you have a PC, use Windows calendar to schedule your work. If you have a Mac, use iCal to schedule your work or some other application for Mac. Once you create your schedule, you’ll know exactly what to do each day. Just be prepared for days when unexpected events come up which requires you to rearrange your schedule.
Freelance writers can benefit from a schedule. It’s a great way to ensure that all of your projects are completed on or ahead of time. Use whatever system works for you from an Excel spreadsheet to a bulletin board. This is useful if you’re a visual person.
You may think that you can keep track of time, but you’d be surprised how fast it goes. Before you know it, you’ll be half way through the day and may not even be close to completing projects. Check-in with yourself to see how well you’re doing. Make adjustments to your schedule when necessary.
Time management tips!
1. Answer important emails. Do not answer or look at your emails unless they’re from your clients. Look at your email twice a day: once in the morning and then at night.
2. Choose a time management system that works for you. Use Windows Calendar, an organizer, bulletin board, online system, or some other time management system.
3. Answer important phone calls. If it’s not an emergency or your clients, don’t answer the phone.
Don’t lose track of your projects because you could lose more than time — you could lose your clients! Clients are your “bread and butter” and without them your business will not survive. Choose a time management system that works for you and stick to it. Good luck!
Rebecca
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