Year-End Tasks

These little steps add up.

This time of year, the publishing business pauses. As people take vacations, offices operate with a skeleton staff. Until the start of the year, don’t expect any decisions.

But for freelancers, these weeks can prove essential — both to finish the old year well and to give the new one a solid start.

Record-keeping. I need to make sure my key … Continue reading

Seize the Season

Take advantage of today’s opportunities.

A few weeks ago I was scrambling. Multiple deadlines forced me to spend long hours at the keyboard.

Last week, the season changed. I could bask in the luxury of a more relaxed pace. I had time to plan the next issue and sketch the framework of the one after that.

I had time to catch up on my correspondence and time … Continue reading