Freelance writing: First media invite
Yesterday I was contacted by my editor, for one of the technology websites where I’m writing, regarding a technology event that will be held the second week in July. It’s an invitation only event. The products won’t be released until the fall.
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend. The event will be held in New York which is a little over three hours away from me by car; however, I would have been taking the plane.
It would be a great opportunity to mingle with others within the media, meet some awesome devlopers, and of course write articles for not only the website where I got the invite but hopefully sell articles to a few print magazines.
Although I’m disappointed at the missed opportunity there will be other media events that I will be able to attend and if I’m available I’ll definitely be there.
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Freelance writing: Creating daily list keeps me on track
My work as a freelance writer is gong very well, and I’ve settled into a comfortable routine with my writing projects. I’m usually writing early in the morning or late evening. I write between four - six hours daily.
To help me stay focused on the topics I’m going to write about for the day I write down my list in BBEdit. Occasionally I’ll add links to websites if I plan to use them as a reference in the articles that I write. Keeping tabs on my articles helps me stay focused, and I find that I complete my articles a lot faster. Important assignments and events are added to iCal. That’s my Mac calendar.
It doesn’t take me too long to think about the topics I want to write about if I ever get stumped a quick check of my RSS feed will give me ideas on articles that I can write about.
At times, we do need inspiration, and I make sure my RSS feed is loaded with technical websites that I think are phenomenal.
During the day I spend a few hours responding and creating products for my skin care business. I have two employees so it does not take as much time as it used to. I also focus on marketing and working on my personal websites, and last but definitely not least I spend a lot of time with my daughter.
As much as I enjoy writing I don’t spend my entire day doing it. If I did it would drive me nuts however I still write daily. It’s similar to exercise for myself. I cannot see myself going a day without exercise and I feel the same way about writing.
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