Tag Archives: deadlines

Under the Gun

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

I like this definition from somewhere on the web: “Under pressure to solve a problem or meet a deadline.” For we freelance writers, sometimes there is no deadline. While calls for submissions usually have one, “stuff” we just “want” to … Continue reading →

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The Moving Deadline

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

For me, deadlines are essential. They keep me moving along on projects, keep me on track, establish a fixed end point. But, sometimes they jump around. Occasionally, a market will extend a deadline, for mysterious reasons. This can be a … Continue reading →

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Crisis Management

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

Once, on a job interview, one of the questions posed this dilemma: I was faced with three crises at once. How would I set priorities to address each one to avoid a disaster? I must have answered well enough because … Continue reading →

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A (Non-Tax) Deadline Approaches

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Lida Bushloper

Deadlines. They seem so far away when I first pencil them into my plans and schedules. But time speeds by, other unavoidable tasks crop up, or I underestimate the difficulty of the project. I try, try to train myself to … Continue reading →