As freelance writers we love to be in the midst of a writing storm , typified by us firing away on the keyboard. Having little time for ourselves as we juggle multiple assignments, is for many of us a ‘ successful day’ ( of course that is contrary to the perception of the outside world of how we usually spend our days)!
And then one fine day – silence!
Suddenly you find that the projects on hand have been completed; your regular client sends you an email saying that it will be a few days before the next assignment comes your way and despite having pitched for a dozen new assignments, nothing has materialized.
So it’s the middle of the week and you have no paid-work to do; the worst kind of feeling for a freelance writer.
Making the best of your idle time
Even as you somewhat panic, start following up with old clients and check your mail incessantly, here’s the good news – you now have time to go beyond the mundane, take a break and utilize your time doing other equally enjoyable/ rewarding things.
Here’s what I recommend doing on your unplanned ‘time-off’.
Network more
Improve your professional quotient
Communicate more
Enjoy the simple pleasures
Take care of yourself
Most of all , I recommend you listen to this Bobby Mcferrin song every day till you get hit by another storm of assignments!
Don’t worry, be happy ! Ohhhh huuuu huuu hoooo!
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