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Owning a home-based freelance writing business is a great way to earn a living.
Not only do you have the benefit of being able to work from anywhere in the world with only a computer and an internet connection, but you also have the freedom to plan out your day however you choose.
Most freelancers take the time to set up book-keeping systems and arrange ways to find new clients or source a stream of markets. These tasks will get your business up and running, and you’ll soon see income flowing through your accounts.
Unfortunately many newer freelance writers tend to jump feet-first into their new business without taking time to adequately plan out a time management schedule.
Time management becomes a vital skill that every freelancer will need at some point in the growth of their business. Some writers will find that as more work assignments begin to stream into their inbox, finding enough time to get everything done becomes more difficult. Simple distractions, like checking emails or visiting your favorite sites, can be a huge drain on your working time.
Other writers could have different issues with organizing their time. It may be that family and friends are all too willing to take advantage of your sudden availability. After all, if you’re at home all day it could be that people think you must be available for a chat, or a coffee, or even a surprise visit.
All these distractions reduce the amount of working hours you have in each day.
If you’re serious about growing your freelance business into a profitable and lucrative income stream, you will search for ways to manage your time effectively. The catalyst that should get you searching for ways to squeeze and extra hour or two into each day is usually when the distractions begin interfering with your productivity levels.
Unfortunately you can’t afford to allow your growing business to be sidetracked while you learn this mistake the hard way. You have the opportunity to avoid this happening before it even begins -- by learning a few simple time management techniques.
An organized writer is a productive writer, and a productive writer is a profitable writer. If you’re really serious about earning your living from writing, then finding a way to actively create a time management schedule for your working day is vital.
About the Author: Cheryl Wright is an award-winning Australian author, freelance journalist, and editor. In addition to an array of other projects, she is the owner of the Writer2Writer.com website and the Writer to Writer bi-weekly ezine for writers. Her publications include novels, non-fiction books, short stories, and articles. Her recent release is The Writer's Guide to Time Management: How to Boost Your Productivity and Earn More! Check it out here
