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Are You Thinking About Becoming A Freelancer?

If you are looking to start a home-based business and you have a skill like web design, graphic design, event planning, or writing, then you have the option of providing your services as a freelancer. A freelancer is a skilled professional who is self-employed, and is not committed to working for one particular company or organization. Before deciding whether a career as a freelancer is for you, there are a few benefits and drawbacks of the freelance life that you may wish to consider. The best way that I can describe the benefits of being a freelancer is to simply … Continue reading →

Break Free From Writer’s Block

One great home-based business idea for parents with small children is writing. There are so many different things that you can do as a writer, from blogs to books and so much in between. Home-based writers can work their magic any time, any where. With a writing business you can take on precisely the amount of projects that you are able to accommodate at any given time. What’s more, you do not need much in the way of startup capital to get going. Since writing is such a popular home-based business for many working parents, I thought that it would … Continue reading →

Overcoming Writer’s Block

If creative writing comprises part or all of your home based business, you have probably run into at least one situation where you’ve sat down to write and… nothing. You have writer’s block. The last time that I experienced writer’s block was last night. I had experienced it before and had not given it much thought. For me, writer’s block seems to be a nuisance that prevents me from getting my work done one day, and is gone the next. Last night was no different. I sat and stared at my computer for an hour or so and could not … Continue reading →

Setting Up Your Work Space

If you are working from home, you probably already know that you need a dedicated space where you can go to work. Having a home office helps you to keep your work life and home life separate so that you are not thinking about work all day while you are doing other things at home or with your family. A home office also creates a visible cue for your family which can help them to understand and respect the boundary between your work time and your personal time. That said, most of us do not have the space nor do … Continue reading →

Writer’s Digest Magazine

Are you an aspiring author? Are you already published but seeking ways to hone your craft? One of the most valuable tools you will find to help you in your quest is “Writer’s Digest Magazine.” Each issue features a Brag Board, where readers can write in and share their accomplishments, such as finding an agent to represent them, getting their first article published, overcoming objections from friends and family to find success, etc. I find myself relating to much of what is said by the other readers and it gives me a feeling of unity. The magazine regularly includes a … Continue reading →