How I Outline Articles Using Post-It Notes

If you walk into my home office on any given day you’re bound to see brightly colored Post-It notes tacked to the door of the room’s closet. In early 2019 this became my way of creating an outline for my articles.

Sure, I could just jot down an outline in a notebook or type up one in a Google or Word document — and for years that’s what I did. But one day I was really struggling to organize my thoughts for a story and I knew my traditional method of outlining wasn’t going to cut it.

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How to Finally Go Full-Time Freelance

For years I wanted to be a full-time freelance journalist so I could finally write on my own terms. But I was convinced I could never make a decent living as a freelancer.

Then, one day I thought, “But what if I can?”

One day I simply decided to believe I could make it work. And I did!

I’ve been a successful full-time freelancer for over a year now – in the midst of a pandemic.

Here’s how you can go full-time freelance, too.

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The Planner That Helps Me Win at the Freelance Life

Before I became a full-time freelance writer, I juggled being a high school English teacher with regularly writing stories for half a dozen different publications.

Now that I freelance full time, my schedule can be just as busy as I’m doing freelance journalism for publications, freelance content writing for businesses and non-profits and working to grow the See Jane Write brand and community.

Related Reading: What Life as a Full-Time Freelance Writer Is Really Like

So, how do I keep track of everything? How do I make sure I’m meeting my deadlines, growing my personal brand, and still making time for self-care and hanging out with hubs? Two words — Day Designer!

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Currently

It’s time for another edition of Currently!

With this feature, I share with you what I’m currently into in hopes that you’ll find something that inspires you.

So let’s review what I’m currently watching, reading, writing, planning, and loving.

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