Time Out for A Writer’s Soul
by Danielle Buffardi @ Horrible Sanity healthWhen writers write, we need a time out. This can be a quick five minute run to the kitchen for a cup of tea or coffee. It can also mean taking a few hours off from your current assignment to run an errand, go sit outside for some fresh air and inspiration, or taking the entire weekend off to find new ideas to write about. Whatever your preference for your time out is, it’s an important part of being a writer.
Six tips to avoid being an overworked writer
by Sharon Hurley Hall @ Tumblemoose healthlife balanceMany freelance writers are overworked. Almost anyone who has started freelancing full time has been through this, because you never know when the work will come in and you feel obliged to chase every penny while it’s available. The only trouble is that when you focus on the financial bottom line, it’s too easy to [...]
8 Stress Management Tips for Writers
by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen @ Quips and Tips healthstresstipsThese stress management tips for writers are key for writing success, since stress can impede creativity and trigger writer’s block! To stay focused and creative, check out these tips for reducing writing stress.
Powerful tools to help your writing
by George Angus @ Tumblemoose healthinspirationJust to give you a kind of fair warning, this is a little different take on the tools in your writer’s toolbelt. Take what works for you, discard the rest. All I would ask is a thoughtful moment on each tool with an internal question to yourself: Would it hurt to give this a try?
Ten health hazards for writers
by George Angus @ Tumblemoose healthrsiMost all professions have their inherent health or safety risks, and writing is no different. Sure, they may be more mundane then having your Fire Truck flip over on the way to a call, but there are risks none the less. Here is a list of health hazards and how to minimize the risks…
6 Tips for Coping With the Stress of Freelance Writing
by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen @ Quips and Tips freelancinghealthstressThe ups and downs of a freelancing career are enough to make a grown writer cry! But, fellow scribes, you’ll find relief in these tips for coping with the stress of freelance writing (or any type of writing, for that matter).
Writers and RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) Prevention
by Debbie Ridpath Ohi@Will Write For Chocolate healthrsiThree years ago, I spent an evening sorting some of my digital photos. This was after a day of writing, but it wasn’t the first time I had spent an entire day and evening on the computer. The sorting involved a lot of repetitive mouse movement and clicking. By the end of the evening, my right arm was pretty sore between the elbow and wrist.
How to Reduce Writer’s Fatigue
by James @ Men with Pens fatiguehealthOn the heels of my post about position, posture, and being a writer, here are some tips on how to reduce writer’s fatigue: