We all have days (weeks? months?) when it seems like there is no way we’re going to get to everything on the to-do list. As the tasks pile up and the time ticks down, it can be easy to start looking for things to cut. Don’t let your blog be one of them. Here are some tips on what to write when you don’t have time to write.
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You spent a week of long nights preparing for trial. You had everything ready — witnesses prepped, exhibits labelled, issues briefed. But at the end of the day, the verdict came in for the other side. Now what happens to that great idea you had about writing a blog post announcing your victory? Should you write about losing? Continue reading
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What do you do when you have a big brief due? Procrastinate until the last minute? Work on it off-and-on through the week? Find out why you may want to set time aside and give yourself a mini-retreat to get that writing project done faster and better. Continue reading