WCP125 Flexible deadlines

When an editor wants you to do a piece but leaves the deadline up to you, your initial reaction may be: Great. I’ve got work lined up and I don’t have to work on it yet. It can be quite liberating if you’re used to working under tight deadlines and a lot of pressure. But somewhere along the way, things turn. You still don’t have a deadline, but now you can’t believe you haven’t gotten it done. The relief has morphed into pressure. MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW WCP 7: Procrastinate later WCP 120 Priority power WCP 103: Urgency WCP 13: Setting freelance boundaries and company policies WCP 1: What’s your problem? Throw a dance party: Under Pressure REVIEW THE WRITING COACH PODCAST Please let other writers know why you listen and what they’ll get out of tuning in. Your reviews help support the longevity of this podcast. Click here to write a review on Apple Podcasts. DOWNLOAD MY FREE GUIDE ON HOW TO PITCH 5 Proven Steps to Writing Queries that Sell More info: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast125

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Rebecca L. Weber coaches with the sustainable strategies, mindset shifts, and creative skills development she uses to help independent writers around the world. If you’ve got what it takes to make it as a freelance writer, but struggle with confidence, imposter syndrome, overwhelm, procrastination, time management, writer’s block, improving your craft, marketing, pitching, underearning, pursuing meaning in your work, or getting in your own way, this is the writing podcast for you. Learn, grow, and succeed as a freelancer by identifying the wants and needs of your editors, your readers, and yourself. Rebecca draws on her experience as a journalist covering social justice, the environment, international development, the arts, and travel for publications like CNN, the New York Times, Dwell, and Ebony.com. Download a free guide on how to pitch at www.rebeccalweber.com/5-proven-steps