Gear
Clutter
I am not someone who works well around clutter—but I am someone who invariably collects it. I never read newspapers on the day they come out, but can’t bear to recycle them before I’ve read them; same thing with the mail. The resulting piles of unread crap make me feel pressured and disorganized when... »
Coffee Filters Matter Too
Okay, freelance writing and coffee addiction seem to go hand and hand, so I don’t mind sharing this little tidbit here. One of the things that makes good coffee taste…well…good is the oil in the beans. Now, when you use paper filters, guess what you are doing? Okay, yeah, you’re killing Earth but, more... »
Is Your Keyboard Right?
For many people, the choice of a keyboard for their computer is unimportant. For freelance writers, it is the single most important choice you make in your office. The wrong keyboard will increase your errors, cause pain in your wrists, and make working unpleasant–and you might not even realize it while it’s happening. When you... »
