Tips for Writing on the Road

Posted: December 01, 2015

One benefit of being a freelance writer means the ability to write anytime, anywhere. However, it can present challenges such as poor Internet connections and distractions. By planning ahead, it is possible to write while on the road, and balance work and play. Kristen Pope, writer for The Write Life, shares how to overcome challenges that can pop up when on the road and trying to write.

Working on the Road: 4 Tips for Freelance Writing While Traveling

As I write this, I’m at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport waiting for the next leg of my journey out to the East Coast. As a location-independent freelancer, I always try to take full advantage of travel interludes to catch up on my work. Working on the road can be a tricky endeavor. It’s amazing to be able to work from anywhere with a WiFi connection, but it’s important to plan ahead to be able to enjoy work and play while traveling. Trekking through Machu Picchu is a whole lot less exciting when deadlines are weighing you down. No matter how location-independent you are, working from the road definitely has its share of challenges. Here are a few tips I’ve learned along the way to help balance work and travel. 1. Plan before you go Before I leave home for a trip, I always pull a few lists together. I use old fashioned pen-and-paper, though many prefer digital to-do lists and programs such as Evernote (which still live in the cloud if you spill coffee all over your notebook). The first list I pull together is a list of deadlines that need to be completed while I’m away, urgent emails and phone calls I’ll have to find time to return, and other important items I can’t forget. Read the entire article Working on the Road: 4 Tips for Freelance Writing While Traveling on The Write Life.