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How can you improve your time management skills to meet deadlines?

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Meeting deadlines is a crucial skill for any writer, whether you are working on a personal project, a freelance assignment, or a professional task. Deadlines help you stay focused, organized, and motivated, but they can also be stressful and overwhelming if you don't manage your time effectively. In this article, you will learn some practical tips and strategies to improve your time management skills and meet your deadlines with confidence and quality.

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1 Set SMART goals

The first step to improving your time management skills is to set SMART goals for your writing projects. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This means that your goals should be clear, quantifiable, realistic, aligned with your purpose, and have a deadline. For example, instead of saying "I want to write a blog post", you could say "I want to write a 1,000-word blog post on how to improve your writing skills by next Friday". SMART goals help you break down your projects into manageable steps and track your progress.

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Shivani G.

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In my opinion: Plan smartly. Have realistic approach towards things, which calls for realistic schedules. Stop fooling yourself with impossible schedules to meet the needs. Clear off all doubts, make the realistic time-table, stick to it , have patience and you are good to go!

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2 Plan your schedule

Once you have set your SMART goals, you need to plan your schedule accordingly. This means that you need to allocate enough time for each step of your writing process, such as research, outlining, drafting, editing, and proofreading. You also need to prioritize your tasks based on their urgency and importance, and avoid procrastination and distractions. A good way to plan your schedule is to use a calendar, a planner, or a digital tool that helps you organize your tasks and reminders. You can also use the Pomodoro technique, which involves working on a task for 25 minutes, then taking a 5-minute break, and repeating this cycle until you finish.

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Marcie Wilmot

I create mini-course lead magnets for fintech recruitment firms | 15+ years in fintech & 5+ years ghostwriting for talent acquisition agencies | Get Your FREE Resume Writing Guide: yourehiredguide.com
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When I begin writing a blog for a client, I use its word count to estimate how long it will take me. Since I know, for example, that it usually takes me about an hour to write 500 words, I know that I'll need about 3 hours to write a 1,500-word blog. Note that this timing can be impacted by the complexity of the topic because the more challenging it is, the more research it will require. Next, go through the brief and assign a word count to each section. In other words, if you have five H2s in your 1,500-word blog, assign 300 words for each. While you'll need to adjust as you go, this will give you an idea of how long you should spend on each section. Finally, allocate some additional time at the end to proofread your blog.

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Sharon Fisher

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Ideally I check in with all the tasks every day to see which ones can be moved forward. Did I hear back from someone? Am I supposed to send them questions or suggest a time? Has it been a few days and I should nudge them again? etc.

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3 Communicate effectively

Another key aspect of improving your time management skills is to communicate effectively with your clients, collaborators, or stakeholders. Communication is essential for clarifying expectations, deadlines, feedback, and revisions. You should always communicate your progress, challenges, and questions as soon as possible, and avoid misunderstandings and conflicts. You should also be respectful, professional, and courteous in your communication, and use the appropriate channels and tone for your audience. Communication can help you build trust, rapport, and reputation as a reliable and competent writer.

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Once you've identified when it'll be most productive for you to work toward hitting deadlines, and once you've carved out that time to pursue them, let others know when you won't be available to them. It might be helpful to tell them why you're unavailable—that you're working on making progress on their projects. But in relationships of high trust, I've often found it's not necessary to explain why... They inherently trust you're working hard to deliver on what you promised.

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4 Delegate or outsource

Sometimes, you may find yourself overwhelmed by too many tasks or responsibilities that prevent you from meeting your deadlines. In such cases, you may need to delegate or outsource some of your work to others who can help you. Delegating or outsourcing means that you assign some of your tasks to someone else who has the skills, time, or resources to complete them. For example, you may delegate or outsource tasks such as research, editing, formatting, or graphic design to a colleague, a freelancer, or a service provider. Delegating or outsourcing can help you save time, reduce stress, and focus on your core competencies.

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5 Review and improve

The final step to improving your time management skills is to review and improve your performance and results. Reviewing and improving means that you evaluate how well you managed your time, met your deadlines, and delivered quality work. You can use tools such as feedback, self-assessment, or analytics to measure your outcomes and identify your strengths and weaknesses. You can also use strategies such as reflection, learning, or coaching to improve your skills and knowledge. Reviewing and improving can help you celebrate your achievements, learn from your mistakes, and set new goals for your future projects.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Katie Whitehorn

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It's tough to stay focused when so much is competing for your attention. Even when you've done everything you can to limit distractions, the struggle is real. If you find your concentration broken, quickly assess how long it might take you to deal with the distraction. You can jot down a reminder to handle it later... or, if it will take 2 minutes or less to deal with it now, do it. Get it done with. That way you can move forward with your goals less distracted.

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Faatimah Salmyyah Raheem

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When performing a task, a lot of time can be wasted when you cannot move on from a problem. Instead, make a note of it (what it is and why it exists) and carry on until you revisit the problem or solution comes along.

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