It’s hard to write consistently. You have to show up EVERY DAY and put in the time. You have to make the choice to sit down and start writing instead of watching television, reading a book, sitting with a cup of coffee, or chatting with a friend. And when you’re at home with kids, and you […]
How a Time Audit Can Help You Find Time to Write
What do you mean, you can’t find time to write? You’re a mom, you have tons of free time! Don’t you just want to scream when you hear that? We’ve all met people who think that, because we’re moms, we have oodles of free time. You know the type: they look at us and imagine […]
4 Moms Who Are Winning the Freelance Writing Game
I get so many emails from the people who sign up for my free email course on how to be a freelance writer. And a lot of those emails ask the same question: Is it really possible to be a mom and make money as a freelance writer? The short answer is: YES. It is […]
How to Use a Custom Planner to Get More Done
Confession time: I love planners. I love lists. I love notebooks in general. All paper products, really. Put me down in Office Depot or Staples or the notebook aisle at Target, and I am SO, SO happy. I mean, don’t get me wrong — my iPhone is awesome, and there are a bunch of apps […]
Yes, You Do Have Time to Write
One of my favorite activities is reading books on time management. I know, I’m weird. Some of these books are clearly not written by women, or at least not women who have normal children and the responsibilities that go along with caring for other human beings.
Establishing Smart Habits to Build Your Business
Hi, I’m Abbi, and I’m kind of obsessed with habits. I love reading about habits and theories of habits, and I really enjoy the process of making new habits. There are a LOT of blog posts out there with titles along the lines of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Writers.” I read easily 20 […]