Many freelance writers and bloggers work for themselves. There are many benefits of course, independence being one of them. There are also some downsides; procrastination being just one of them. Using your time wisely and productively is essential.

Take Control of Your Time:

Kellie Campbell on the Writing World site has written an article called “Take Control of our Time!” In this article she outlines a number of effective strategies to help the writer better manage time and in doing so become far more productive.

She covers topics like:

• Using lists and setting priorities
• Learning to say no
• Tackling one task at a time
• Cluster tasks together
• Knowing your energy cycle
• Automating computer tasks
• Keeping track of Projects
• Relaxation

Links:

• Writing World - writing tips and hints for writers around the world.
• Take Control of Your Time - by Kellie Campbell
• Procrastination and the Writer/Blogger - some hints
• Some Habits of Highly Effective Bloggers - this one is on my Birding Blog.

Plenty there to read and think about.

Good writing.

Be productive.

I wanted to be a procrastinator, and I might get around to it when I have more time.