Why would a freelance writer or any other home-based worker want a post office box? Well, as a freelancer who has a home address and can easily get home delivery, I’ve chosen to have all my mail go to my post office box. Here’s why… The Advantages of a Post Office Box #1, If You Rent If you’re […]
Want to Be a Better Writer? Just Relax…
Relax! You hear it frequently. You may say it to yourself. And it’s very important. When you’re relaxed, you help keep your body healthy and you preserve energy that your mind needs to get your writing projects done. Here’s what you need to do… Proper Ergonomics I’ve written a popular post on writing ergonomics, so […]
The Freelance Writer’s Guide to Organizing Papers
As a productive freelance writer you want a clean and clutter-free home office. A big part of that is efficient handling of papers, books, and magazines. Otherwise they will bury your desk, your work, and your creativity. Here’s what I do… Papers Handle a piece of paper only once if at all possible. If it’s […]
Your Ideal Freelance Writer Home Office
We freelance writers spend a lot of time writing in our home offices, or whatever corner of our home we’ve dedicated for our business. Wherever you write in your home needs to be conducive to getting your writing done. Let’s look at the basics of making that space both comfy and inspiring. Furniture in Your […]
What Music Do You Listen to When You Write?
I’ve written about the freelance writer’s home office, how a writer should sit at a computer, and soon I’ll publish a post about how to decorate your home office. Now it’s time to discuss… The Freelance Writer’s Music Choices Of course this is based on individual preference, but it’s important to listen to music that […]
My Criteria for Keeping a Print Book
I still love print books and I have a substantial number of them. But I recently got rid of most of my print books, and here’s why… It takes time, space, and energy to keep a lot of books. You need room to store them. And just seeing all the spines can be a distraction. […]
The Well-Organized Freelance Writer’s Home Office
Whether you are blessed with a home office or need to use a portion of another room, you need to organize your freelance writing space so that you are as productive as possible when you write. A Freelance Writer’s Office and Desk Need to Be Organized! Some people argue that having a messy desk and […]
Writing Ergonomics: Top Tips for Proper Posture, Alignment, and Movement
Authors and everyone who writes or works at a computer needs to pay attention to proper body posture/position, alignment, and movement — if you want to be a faster writer and be a happier writer, you must learn about writing ergonomics. What Is Writing Ergonomics? Ergonomics is the science of work. When specifically applied to […]
