Do you believe using the commands “remove” or “delete” is all it takes to remove or delete a file or program from your computer? Sounds simple enough right? Remove file; delete file; empty trash. Boom. All cleaned up. Gone forever. Nice and Tidy.
Wrong.
Because of the way most filing systems work, just about all “deleted” or “removed” information is easily recovered. Out of site doesn’t always mean out of mind- your computers mind, that is. Not only is this the exact opposite of what you want to do in the first place (remove items) it’s also one of the hidden little factors that can bog things down and clutter up memory.
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Task management skills determine whether freelance writers sink or swim. So much of the business relies on using your time effectively and efficiently. With multiple clients, various assignments, and endless deadlines, successful writing hinges on careful organization and time management. There are numerous task management tools available on the web that are marketed as general organizational site that can specifically benefit the busy freelance writer. One such tool is PlainList. Click here to read more »
As a freelancer, sometimes I am assigned a writing topic, other times I have to come up with one on my own. In either case, I have to write my article if I want to get paid. I recently started using mind mapping and mind mapping software to help me with my writing. In this post I thought I would share with you what mind mapping is and how you can use it in your own work. Click here to read more »
The iPad has been a raging success. Being lighter and easier to carry than a laptop, and providing more screen real-estate than a phone, it has helped all kinds of people get work done. If you received an iPad for Christmas, or you bought one for yourself with your Christmas money or as your present to yourself, here is a list of apps every freelance writer will want to have to boost productivity (and help justify the purchase).
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A few weeks ago, a friend of mine gave me one of those personality tests that tells you what “color” you are: blue, green, gold, or orange. Well, let’s just say I scored high on the side of lists and all things organizational. As such, you can only imagine how thrilled I was when I heard of Filemaker’s ridiculously detailed database software application Bento 3. Named after those Japanese Bento boxes that compartmentalize food, Bento (the software) puts all your information where it should be—heck, it was almost too much organization for me! Click here to read more »
One of the advantages of being freelancers is the ability to set our own schedules—sure we have deadlines, but it’s up to us how we meet those deadlines. Sounds simple enough, but sometimes we forget about other people and how THEIR calendars may affect our deadlines—church groups, writing groups, family events, even teams of writers we collaborate or work with. Convenient Calendar aims to solve scheduling conflicts and share information by allowing groups of people to access centralized calendars—this lets you and all the people you know in any particular group: Click here to read more »
Freelancing is a great business to get into because the expenses are low so it’s easy to start. All you really need is a computer and the right programs to do the kind of freelancing that you need to do. Easy! As long as you get a few clients and can deliver your work through email, it’s all good; nothing else is needed. But eventually you’ll start to branch out. You might want to offer: Click here to read more »
Freelancers of all types are called upon to provide feedback on customers’ existing web assets. Freelance web designers might need to reflect on the design; freelance internet marketers might need to review onsite SEO; freelance copywriters might need to review existing content. These reviews often occur on their own even though they could be done much faster and far more effectively if they are done together. Click here to read more »
Freelancing is my life. It's what I know, it's what I'm good at, and I can't imagine doing anything else. You can call me "Freddie the Freelancer"… because I'd prefer not to use my real name for reasons that I'll tell you about in a moment.
