When I have spare time I always try to read as much as possible, both online and off. There are many blogs out there, but not all of them suit my needs in terms of style, content, etc. That being said, there are a few that I try to visit on a regular basis.
If interested, check out the three blogs detailed below. They are among my favorites, and will definitely help you as a freelance writer, internet entrepreneur, etc.
When it comes to freelance writing blogs, I never miss a post at All Freelance Writing. Jenn knows her stuff, and provides top notch information day in and day out. In addition to posts that will help you as a freelance writer, she also lists available jobs. This is the perfect blog for both beginners and established freelance writers.
As far as new blogs are concerned, this is one of my favorites. Wes has been a friend of mine for a few years now. We first met when I completed a few projects for him when I was starting out, and have been staying in touch ever since. If you are interested in information on starting an online business and effective marketing, you don’t want to pass up his blog.Â
As you know, there are tons of make money online blogs. Some of them are helpful, and some of them are a waste of time. Tyler’s blog is definitely one that can help you get started. He focuses on everything from affiliate marketing to any other topic that fits into the make money online mold.
Do you ever get tired during the workday? If so, you know how hard it can be to stay at your desk and forge ahead. Instead of forcing yourself to do so, you may want to take a quick power nap. Even though you are taking time out of your day, once you return to the computer you will feel refreshed.
The main reason that many people don’t take a power nap during the workday is that they are afraid of staying asleep for too long. I like my naps to last approximately 20 to 30 minutes. This is just long enough to rest my mind and body, and to feel refreshed when I begin to work again. If you are worried about “staying under†for too long there is a simple solution: set an alarm. This is easy enough, right?
Another trick I have found to be helpful is sleeping on the couch in my office as opposed to heading for my bed. When I get into bed it feels like I should be there for a long period of time. But when I lay down on the couch I know that I am simply there for a quick nap. Not to mention the fact that I don’t have to walk far to get to my couch.
There is no point in working when you are dead tired. This can lead to health problems, as well as sub-par work. Both of which are issues that you want to avoid. Instead of forcing yourself to work, take a quick power nap. Once you realize the benefits of doing so you may consider adding this “task†to your daily to-do list!Â
When I work up this morning I was not feeling well. My neck was stiff, my head hurt, and my stomach was upset. Fortunately, after a few minutes of walking around I began to feel better. During this time I got to thinking about taking sick days as a freelance writer. When you work for a company you can call in sick and forget about your job for the day. Of course, this is not the same if you work as a freelance writer. Since I have so many clients it would be difficult to stay away from the computer for an entire day.
Don’t get me wrong. There is nothing wrong with taking a sick day as a freelance writer. If you are not feeling well and know that you cannot do your best writing you should think about staying in bed for the time being. It is better to take the day off than it is to head for the computer and complete work that is not up to your standards.
If you are going to take a sick day make sure you are not missing any deadlines. What if I do have a deadline to meet? In this case, I would suggest either doing your best to get the work to your client on time or contacting the proper party and asking them for a one day extension. All of my clients are more than happy to give me an extra day if I have a good reason. Of course, this is not something I abuse because I strongly believe in turning in all work on time.
Freelance writers can get sick just like everybody else. If you wake up one day and realize that you are not feeling up to par, you may want to think about taking a sick day. Just make sure that your day off is not going to negatively effect your clients.Â
