Freelancers need to have such a wide variety of skills in order to keep their solo businesses going. That being said, there is one skill that I keep going back to over and over again and that always comes to mind first and foremost when people ask me for advice about my freelance career or lifestyle.
Read MoreThe problem that most people face when they try freewriting is that they can't help going back and deleting or editing, but If you're suffering from writer's block, the most important thing is to get the words down on the page.
Read MoreMy Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh was on my reading list for a long time. Not only was I naturally drawn to the melancholy Austen-era woman on the cover, but it also got tons of great buzz both online and from my reader/writer friends. I finally got the book from the library and finished reading it a week or two ago. For a book with a lot of lead-up in my life, it seems like I’m taking almost as long to process it in the aftermath of reading it.
Read MoreTransforming your lifestyle to be more green isn’t all that difficult, and it doesn’t require as much sacrifice as you may think, so join us and start with these five simple tips that will help you on this journey.
Read MoreA fellow creative recently told me about the Pomodoro Method and it almost immediately became my ultimate time management and productivity hack. I’ve tried a lot of different tricks for staying focused and productive over the years but this one is by far the best!
Read MoreUnlike a lot of the minimalism hype out there these days which focuses on decluttering, Lightly: How to Live a Simple, Serene, and Stress-free Life by Francine Jay is about embracing simple and intentional living as a lifestyle philosophy.
Read MoreIn this post, we’ll go into detail about what everyday creativity really is, as well as give you some examples and suggestions of how you can incorporate it into your life. You never know, you might read on to discover that you’re more creative than you thought!
Read MoreIn my last post, Why You Should Do A Creative Retreat, I talked about the value of doing a creative getaway. But maybe you have kids, you don’t work 100% remotely, or travel expenses aren’t in the budget right now. For that reason, I wanted to couple the blog’s most recent post with a follow-up on how to get the benefits and some of the experiences of doing a creative retreat without having to leave home.
Read MoreI’d always dreamed of going on a creative retreat. I love the idea of secluding myself in a beautiful location, far away from the distractions of everyday life, and focusing my time and attention on my creative writing projects. If you’ve been toying with the idea of doing a creative retreat but have some hesitations, here’s why I think they are totally and completely worth it!
Read MoreEvery writer knows that writer's craft is almost as much about reading as it is about putting pen to paper. No matter what you like to read, immersing yourself in the craft of others is not only one of the best learning tools for a writer, but it's also one of the most fun!
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