Need some writing inspiration and courage to keep going? Here are wise words from famous writers. “A professional
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BY CARA VERSFELD “The key to not feeling rushed is remembering that lack of time is actually lack of priorities.”
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Have you ever heard the saying from Salmon of Doubt author Douglas Adams, “I love deadlines. I love the
Rejection. Dejection. Introspection. Funny how these words all go together. GINNY SWART explores the reasons why writers might have their
‘Look at the time! Where did it go?’ Does this sound familiar? Become the master of time to increase your
The life of a freelance magazine journalist can be lonely. You are running your own business, playing
Procrastination isn’t only a habit of the lazy. It can also be used as a powerful means of improving your
When it comes to multi-tasking, adopt the phrase: “Fast is slow, slow is fast”. It turns out that
You want to write, you’ve got a great idea for a story, you’ve made a few notes – but
BY SAMANTHA MOOLMAN So, you have decided you want to become a freelance journalist and you’re raring to go.
– by Sam Moolman Wikipedia defines procrastination as “the act of replacing high-priority tasks with tasks of low-priority, and
How do you make the most of your writing time? Here are some key tools and tips. – by Sam
– By Sam Moolman Admin… The horror! Journalists generally tend to shy away from planning and order – not knowing
BY LYNDSAY WILSON Freelance writing seems like a dream career to many: giving up the rat race to tap away
BY LIDA MEYER It’s one of those days. You’re sitting in front of your computer, staring at an empty Word
Lullabies and billable hours: KARIN WALDHAUSER looks at childcare options for freelance writers. It’s an assumption that’s made time and
With social media and dozens of other wonderful distractions filtering in and out of our daily lives, is it any
One of the toughest aspects of getting started as a magazine journalist is coming up with original ideas that
Life as a freelance journalist can get a little hectic. There is a lot to juggle between sending out
Most journalists realise early in their careers that even 24 hours in a day may not be enough. From following
“Every morning between 9 and 12 I go to my room and sit before a piece of paper. Many