I set all that up because I have to be prepared to write. I work full-time, and depending on the time of year also have things I do with my son, so my time can be limited. My approach to making the best use of this time is a little unconventional, and it’s two-pronged:
• I use [...]
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Make time for book marketing!
Most authors shudder to think about marketing. Not only do they not want to do it, they use the excuse that they simply do not have the time.
Authors who want to be successful MUST make time for marketing. Unless they are lucky enough to become an automatic bestseller with no work, [...]
Cheryl K. Tardif
I know hundreds of writers who fall victim to the deadly P-syndrome. If you’re unfamiliar with it, you’re one of the lucky ones. This syndrome is not only a killer of words and inspiration, but it can also be contagious, claiming other areas of the victim’s life or spreading to others. Washing [...]
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Carol Buchanan
Ever been caught in the “if onlys”? If only you had more time you could write a novel. If only you didn’t have to clean the house, wash the dog, or change the oil in the car.
If only we had more time. Guess what? Everyone has all the time there is. 24 X [...]
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Magazines add to clutter
Most writers love magazines.
They hoard glossies for pictures of models, location ideas, research, and – of course – articles on writing.
But those magazine piles can add unnecessary clutter to your office. (Be honest: How many haphazard stacks of books and magazines are just waiting to tip over with the help of your [...]
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Tony Eldridge
Special thanks to Tony Eldridge for today’s post in the Market My Novel Time Management series!
It seems that Things To Do are never-ending tasks that find a way of dominating our time. I know that with me, I have to juggle watching 3 year old twin boys during the day, creating videos, blogging, writing, [...]
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Freelance writer Lisa Mason invited me to chat about working from home at her blog, Freelance Writer 4 Hire. (Thanks, Lisa!)
Check out, Top Ten Tips for Writers Who Work from Home. What tips can you add?
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Lisa Mason
If you’re trying to write your own articles for article marketing, there are a lot of things to know. You need to understand basic spelling and grammar skills, SEO and keywords, how to create great headlines and so much more. This can be a lot to take in, especially if you’re new at article [...]
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Bad Clutter Habits for a Writers Desk
See that desk pictured above? That is the desk in my home office – on a good day. The only thing missing is the cat who likes to sit on the keyboard or in front of the computer screen.
One key component to time management is a clean, efficient workspace [...]
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