Millionaire offers freelance content writers tips for success

British millionaire entrepreneur Deborah Meadan published an extensive article earlier this month in which she offered detailed tips on how freelance content writers, as well as all those who work or run their business from home, can remain successful and motivated. Meadan notes that working from home has its advantages—freelance contract workers get to cut their daily commute and those running small businesses can save a small fortune each month on office rent. But working from home—whether as a freelance writer or entrepreneur—requires a high level of self-discipline. Meaden’s first tip is to ensure that there are no distractions in the freelancer’s work area. It is best to set up a formal office environment. This should be relatively Spartan and devoid of comforts or luxuries that might distract the content writer from completing his/her assignments as efficiently as possible. It is, however, a good idea to keep a coffeemaker or kettle in one’s office, in order to cut out an unnecessary trip to the kitchen, which could interrupt an otherwise productive work day.

Meaden recommends that freelancer writers and entrepreneurs based from home set clear working hours, five days a week. This might mean a 9am to 3pm workday, but it will be the freelancer’s responsibility to ensure that other family members in the house understand that these hours are to be respected. This does not mean that a freelance content writer or telecommuter should feel isolated or become an introvert. Meaden argues that one of the best ways to remain motivated is to maintain regular contact with one’s project manager or potential clients.

A growing number of people are now telecommuting, while many businesses are concentrating their efforts on the web—by creating elaborate websites and content-rich blogs—while saving money on office rent. This could be a win-win situation for all involved, provided that the freelance content writer or entrepreneur remains motivated and self-disciplined throughout.

Thank you to Experts for Better Business for the initial report.