One was a quick turn around – the interview was set for Saturday morning (the only time the source had) and I turned the article in that Monday, a day ahead. A couple were really short and sweet. Only one required multiple last-second interviews, but I got it in. Another one was a single-source article so it was really quick.

Me being me, I started with a weekly list then broke it down by what I needed to do each morning and each afternoon. I even scheduled in mowing the lawn. The lower paying articles got the least amount of time, and were worked in around interviews for some others.

Now that I'm down to just four articles everything feels like it's in slow motion.

You know me — I have the phone off all the time. I only accept scheduled phone calls, and I charge, like a lawyer.

Gives me a far more productive day.