How To Keep Writing When You're Ill

Freelance writing is a great job, but when you're ill there's no one to do your work for you. If that happens, you can either email your client and pass up a potentially lucrative job or work through it. Most self employed people take the latter option, simply because they have no choice. So how do you keep working without further damaging your health?

First of all, accept that you won't get everything done. Prioritize, and then send emails to the clients with whom you have a good track record asking to extend the deadline.

If it's a new client, consider passing the work onto another writer so that you don't lose the gig. Or you can make this your priority among the work that has to be done.

So much for the work; what about your health? Instead of trying to do it all and collapsing, take frequent breaks. You'll get more done that way and you won't feel as tired. Keep a flask on hand with either a hot or cool drink depending on your needs and keep some tissues handy. My office is near my bedroom, so when I was ill recently, I took frequent naps and managed to get most of my work done.

Of course, some illnesses lay you out completely. If this happens, try to get someone you trust to check your email and let clients know, then lie in bed and get well.

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