Freelance Writing Job: The Stressful Side of Being an Online Writer & How to Handle It

December 1, 2009

I don’t know about you, but I’m exhausted; stressed by having too much on my plate and am feeling a little overwhelmed by all I have to do over the next few weeks. You see, I’m going to Jamaica at the end of this month for about five weeks. And while I will work there, I have to finish the following before I leave — exactly four weeks from today:

     The freelance writing jobs report for 2010-2012 (this will run anywhere from 15-25 pages);

     2 e-pamphlets to write (20-50 pages each); and

     1 full ebook to write (100 to 150 pages).

This is in addition to my weekly affiliate marketing, client deadlines, blog updates (I have four I actively update) and trying to have a life during this busy holiday season.

exhausted-online-writer“I’ve Gotten Myself Into a Pickle!”

In case you’re wondering why I’m in this pickle; quite frankly it’s because I have multiple streams of income. And, you have to nurture each one of them consistently to keep the money flowing in.

If I didn’t do my article marketing, didn’t write press releases, didn’t update my blogs consistently, it wouldn’t be long before my income was down to a trickle.

I’m Not Complaining, Really

I’m really grateful to have so much work because I know a lot of freelancers are struggling right now. Usually, my posts are upbeat and glowing about how much I love what I do for a living — and I truly do. But, I just felt the need to put this out there to show the other side of working from home as a freelance writer.

Freelance Writing Tip: Work Now, Play Later

And that’s what I wanted to get across in this issue — while making a living online is soooo possible, it’s also a lot of work. But, greatly rewarding if you put in the effort. I have probably another year or so before I can ease up a bit, with my affiliate marketing. But right now, I have financial goals I’m trying to reach and I work hard to achieve them.

If you’re really ready to make a change going into the next year, don’t be afraid to buckle down and do the work it takes. If you work hard for a few years, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor for years to come.

Gratefully and exhaustedly,
Yuwanda
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