Being a writer is a beautiful calling. You get to be creative. You get to motivate and inspire people. You get to help businesses succeed and contribute to the betterment of the lives of countless individuals. Plus, if you play your cards right, you can work from anywhere and set your own schedule.
At times, however, being a writer can turn stressful. Campaign deadlines can bring a lot of pressure. Your to-do list fills up and you aren’t sure how to manage the avalanche of incoming projects.
To return to your state of writer’s bliss — or to never lose it in the first place — you need to stay in full control, and use all the tools and apps available to you. There are plenty of handy bits of technology to help you stay more organized at every level.
Let’s take a look at some of the best tools and tips to keep you on track and enjoying the writer’s life.
Manage your time better
Even if you’re a freelancer and you work from home, you need to differentiate between work time and free time. Organize yourself a special office space where you will work. Also inform family members and friends that they should not disturb you during your work hours. That way, you’ll be able to work on your projects without distraction. You’ll get more done in less time and do better work, too. That means way less stress.
Organize your work better
Too many writing projects? It may mean more money at the end of the month, but it can mean stressful days in the meantime. When you feel like you’ve bitten off more than you can chew, it becomes more important than ever to pay attention to your overall organization. You want to do everything you