One thing I have learned over my years as a freelance writer is that there is always a lot going on. Sure, I write a lot, but at the same time I am also responsible for everything from sending invoices to cashing checks to keeping track of my taxes. As you can imagine this can be quite tiresome at times. For this reason a long weekend is needed every so often. Not only does this help clear my mind, but when I get back to work I am refreshed and ready to tackle every project in front of me.
Since Thanksgiving was this past Thursday I had the chance to take advantage of a long weekend. While I worked a few hours here and there it was nothing too much. Instead I simply answered emails, made a few blog posts, and stayed in touch with some clients. Even though I love my job I wanted to take a long weekend in order to clear my mind and give my body a break. After all, it can be difficult to write hour after hour, day after day. Fun yes, but difficult at times as well.
When was the last time you took a long weekend? Most of my “freelance writing friends†did the same as me this past weekend. Turning a holiday, such as Thanksgiving, into a long weekend is a great idea. The reason for this is simple: most of your clients are probably doing the same. This means that you probably won’t have to worry about something coming up, or missing out on a request. You don’t always have to take your long weekends over the holidays, but this is definitely something to consider.
There may be many ways to clear your mind as a freelance writer, but taking a long weekend is one of the best. If this is something you have neglected yourself of this year why not consider taking an extra day or so in December? This is a great time of the year for long weekends thanks to plenty of holidays.
Are you going to take an extra day or continue working yourself into the ground? As somebody who has tried both I strongly suggest that you take a step back to clear your mind.
It has been a while since I last posted about my freelance writing course. The reason for this is that I have been very busy with my regular members. That being said, there are currently two spots available. As always, let me know via email if interested as I don’t expect them to last more than a day or so.
As of late I have been receiving many of the same questions regarding the course:
How long do members usually stay enrolled? Generally speaking, most stay in the course for 2 – 3 months. Of course, some stay around longer and others depart after the first month. And believe it or not, three members have been on board since the course opened in June.
Do I have to commit a certain amount of time to you and the course? Definitely not. One of the biggest benefits is that you can work at your own pace knowing that I am always available to answer questions and help in any possible way. Some members touch base once per day, others once per week, but the majority somewhere in between. Although there is structure it is loose to ensure that every member gets the most out of the course.
If you have any other questions you can visit the “freelance writing course†page at the top of the blog or email me.
Again, if you are interested in taking one of the two available spots let me know as soon as possible.Â
To those of you celebrating Thanksgiving, have a great day. Even if you are not celebrating be sure to make the most of the day, and of course, get plenty of work done. While I am working for a couple of hours this morning, I am not going overboard. After all, freelance writers need to take time off just like everybody else.
No matter if you are celebrating today or not, take some time to think about why you are thankful for your freelance writing career. Even if you are just getting started in the industry it is safe to say that you are thankful for something; whether it be the freedom, the potential income, etc.
On this day I would love to hear what you are thankful for as far as your career is concerned. And of course, if you would rather touch base via email, instead of leaving a comment, that is fine as well. I love hearing from other writers!
