Organization

  • I know it’s only February, but in my office that’s when I start thinking about Spring Cleaning. Why so early? Because I hate the process, even though it is vital to the smooth operation of my freelance editing business. If I don’t start early to think and plan for it, procrastination will win the day.

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  • The Web is full of admonitions to stretch before working out or engaging in any kind of exercise. Why? The plusses are many: Stretching helps prevent injuries. It keeps your muscles in good working order. Tight muscles are less capable. It just makes you feel good. Plus, if you stretch first you’re less likely to

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  • C’mon in. It’s safe here. Sit anywhere. Believe me, I understand how difficult it is to submit your freewheeling creative side to the strictures of goal setting, accountability, and—shudder—planning. I fought that fight for years, and still strain against the leash. You want to be successful and accomplish something meaningful, but setting goals is difficult

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  • It’s easy to let your writing go and have projects pile up. Here are 10 easy things you can do to clear some space on your desktop. 10. Keep it simple You have many ongoing writing projects. Prioritize and be realistic. 9. Break it down Do you need to brainstorm a new story? Have you

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