How I Use ClickUp to Stay Organized and Productive as a Freelance Writer

Freelancers are passionate about the project management tools they use. As a freelance writer, I’m no different. I’ve tried a lot of different tools over the years, from Asana to Trello and even Microsoft Projects. But my current favorite is ClickUp.

I love ClickUp for a lot of reasons, but the biggest one is that it’s so flexible. I can use it for both personal and professional tasks, which is huge. I also love the interface–it’s clean and easy to use. But the best part is that it’s free for as long as you need it to be.

One App to Replace Them All

Before ClickUp, I used three different apps to manage my professional tasks. I had one app to manage projects and general to-do list, another to track my time, and Outlook to organize my calendar. It was a mess. I was always switching between browser tabs, duplicating tasks, and struggling to keep everything organized.

Now, with ClickUp, I have one app that does it all. I can manage my projects, create to-do lists, track my time, and schedule tasks–all in one place. And the best part, ClickUp emails automatic alerts to keep me on track.

I can even create project documents and share them with my team–which is a huge time saver when planning my content calendar. I can simply open a new document and add all the relevant information, then share it with my team in ClickUp. They can add their own comments, tasks, and due dates–keeping everyone on the same page.

Flexible Setup

One of the things I love most about ClickUp is that it’s so flexible. You can design your workspace to fit your specific needs. For example, I use mostly switch between Table and Calendar views. The Table allows you to add custom fields. I usually add the rate and word count for each article I write. I then use the Calculate tool on each row to the keep track of:

• My average rate across all projects,
• The total revenue for the month to date,
• The number of word I’ve written this month, and
• The average time it takes me to write an article.

This information is invaluable as a freelancer. It allows me to track my progress, identify areas of improvement, and make sure I’m billing my clients correctly.

I also use the Calendar view to track deadlines and organize my weekly tasks. I add the due date and then break down each task into smaller steps to make sure I’m on track.

Track Your Weekly Hours

Another great way to use ClickUp is to track your weekly hours. This is especially helpful if you’re working from home and need to track your time for invoicing or reporting purposes. The Dashboard view makes it easy to see how many hours you’ve worked in a week and compare it to previous weeks.

Bottom Line

If you’re looking for a flexible, all-in-one solution to manage your projects and tasks, I highly recommend ClickUp. It’s my go-to app for staying organized and productive. Give it a try today!