The last several days I have set a schedule that requires me to dig right in to my work. It is only later in the morning as the family begins to stir that I take the time to check my emails or send out a few tweets. This morning I skipped the schedule since I [...]

There is nothing that can stop progress faster than the words “I’ll do that later.” That one statement is one of the largest examples of procrastination at work. Putting things off until another time is a sure way to guarantee that those same things will never be accomplished. How to End Procrastination 1. Do it [...]

There are so many different ways for freelance writers to earn income over the internet that I’m still discovering some of them. And just when you think you have it all figured out then a new media outlet will appear and new opportunities will arise. Internet freelance writing offers a wealth of opportunities. You are [...]

I’ve been distracted. My email popped up a sweepstakes opportunity that led me to the DIY Network which made me start looking for ways to sign up for the shows. After about thirty minutes of distraction I realized I had my next post. I have a limited amount of time each day. The 10 week [...]

The more places you can uncover a little writing inspiration then the happier you will keep your muse. A happy muse will keep the articles flowing no matter what else may be going on around you. Finding Writing Ideas with Lists Write about all of the places that you have lived in your lifetime. The [...]

It is easy for some of us to set some writing goals. It is just as easy to fold the paper where the goals are writing out and put it away. There is not always action to back up the goals. Finding success for your writing career requires that you follow through on your goals [...]

Working from home – no matter what the job – can be difficult. It is too easy and convenient to say “I’ll do it tomorrow” and tomorrow so rarely shows up. Instead you end up getting farther and farther behind until it is just easier to quit. Now that I think about it, this is [...]

There is never enough time in the day. Even with a schedule, a to-do list and a calendar to remind me of everything that needs to be accomplished in 24 hours then I still find myself struggling to get it done. Work takes a priority, followed by family and the home and sometimes I even [...]