Policemen have backup. So do quarterbacks, astronauts, and lead actors. OK, so a writer’s need for backup is not as serious as for policemen and astronauts. But, we do need to protect our life’s work from a computer crash, lightning strike, or just plain “operator failure.” Accept the fact that you should backup early and […]
Freelance writers need to track their submissions to print and online publications. I’ve always used a card file, because I could keep it handy on my desk, and the box was not subject to computer crashes or lightning strikes. Thinking I should probably be tracking on the computer instead, I have checked into various ways […]
The final step in organizing your writing effort is evaluating your progress regularly. You may choose to evaluate monthly, quarterly, or annually. Just resolve to do it. Review your intentions. Take a look at the goals you set for yourself. Did you accomplish any of the short-term goals? How are you progressing on the long-term […]
“How to you find time to write?” I hear this question asked frequently when writers get together. Another thing I hear often at conferences is: “Write for at least one hour every day.” Of course, writers will write every day. And, why only one hour? Shouldn’t you write all the time? The fact is, writing […]
Getting organized involves more than collecting your tools and managing your time. All of that effort is wasted if you don’t have clear intentions (goals)for your work. Ask yourself these questions as you plan your writing career. What are your goals for your writing? Organizations and individuals spend a lot of time developing goals and […]