I have to say, as far as written two-way communication goes, email is my favorite. Texting is too invasive and can only be done on a phone, which is not ideal in most work situations. Social media messaging apps are annoying and tend to invite DMs from weird strangers who simply write “hi beautiful”, so I generally keep notifications turned off. Email has
Scholars of Homer believe that his epic poems were shared orally during his time and for hundreds of years after, so the performance can make or break your experience. If you’re taking an epic journey this weekend, listen to one of these audiobook versions of “The Odyssey” while you’re on the road!
I have been guilty of admiring other freelancers’ success, and trying to follow their paths. In fact, I think it’s natural to do this, and that’s where many people go wrong. Here are some reasons why it’s a bad idea:
As a freelancer, I have the benefit of being mostly in control of my schedule. That can also be a burden, as it means I alone must plan and execute everything on my todo list. One thing I’ve found helpful is dedicating Mondays to planning
I remember being taken aback by a guest at a resort where I worked as an activities host. They had asked me the usual questions: “How long have you worked here?” “Do you like it?” And then: “so what do you really want to do?”
First of all, let’s zero in on the why. This article is for you if you are an indie author, or a trad author who kept your audio rights, and you want to sell your audiobook for a profit. Or you might be a narrator who could use the information...
As a creative freelancer, I often have pockets of famine interspersed with times of feast. They tend to balance each other out, at least financially. Unfortunately, during the times of famine, I have had some panic about whether I would work again. I’m happy to say that those thoughts are few and far between these days due to one practice I have taken up: The Monthly Goal Assessment.
Many of us have taken this little story for granted, but think of how often positive thinking helps us get through a challenge. I recently joined a rock climbing gym, and I noticed that the words going through my mind have a huge impact on me getting up a difficult wall. I’ve started to replace my initial thought “nope” or “that’s too far to reach” with “I can do this!” and just saying those words in my head can be the factor that gets me to the top...
I grew up on Rom-Coms. Bridget Jones’s Diary (the first one) is my favorite , and I love the old “chick flicks” written by Nora Ephron in the Nineties. Rom-coms were once major blockbuster movies being produced with big name actors.
...I’ve had to develop a few tricks to reset and get back to my pre-work level of ease for a more efficient workday. The following are some super quick resets that I do during working hours. They are not a substitute for taking proper relaxation breaks...