A New Yorker at heart, Sarah knows style. She’s written about house, home, beauty and fashion, focusing mostly on moms and families. Her credits include Latest Entry
Posted on Dec 29 2011
Freelancer’s Last Few Days of the Year To-Do List
With only two days left in 2011, I can count on one hand the number of assignments I need to complete before 2012. That’s kind of exciting. But with just a few days left, I have a few important to-dos still that will ensure that I hit 2012 running.
Whether you are a freelance writer, recipe developer or something different, you can use these to-dos to energize your 2012 too.
- Read a Good Work-Related Book. I’m re-reading Plate to Pixel and taking notes. Photos are so important and it’s time to buckle down and get it right — without lots of correcting.
- Take Care of Work Issues. The biggest one facing me right now? Finding the perfect spot for photos in the house. Most days, I photograph outside. But the temperature is (finally) dropping, making that more challenging. I need to reassess my lighting issues and see if there is a good indoor spot to use too. Would a tripod help? I used one all last winter.
- Plan, Plan, Plan. I’m a firm believer in having a good plan in place. This makes working easier and takes guesswork out. My marketing plan is already done, but now it’s time to take a look at my editorial side of things by planning editorial calendars for all three blogs for the year.
- Clean Up. Entering the New Year with a clean office and home makes such a big difference for the psyche. So, make it happen.
What would you add to this list?
