**Freelancer’s Tool Helps Stay Organized**
*Managing Multiple Publications*
For freelance writers, juggling multiple publications can be challenging. From meeting deadlines to pitching stories and managing relationships with editors, freelancers have a lot on their plate. One freelance writer shares his experience of using Obsidian, a note-taking app, to keep track of his work with five different publications.
**Discovering the Perfect Tool**
The writer openly admits to his dislike of being an employee. With a disdain for meetings and a preference for writing content that is helpful and entertaining, he turned to freelancing. However, managing relationships with five editors and keeping track of ongoing articles posed its own set of challenges. After trying various systems over the years, the writer discovered Obsidian a couple of years ago. Seeing Obsidian as more than just a writing space, he uses it to track his ongoing articles as they move from brainstorming to pitching to publication.
**A Unique Note-Taking Application**
Obsidian is more than just a note-taking app. It positions itself as a “second brain,” where users can store notes, attachments, and plugins as simple text documents in a folder on their computer. This allows the application to be used offline or to sync documents using cloud storage. Not only does this provide the writer with full control over his files, but he also appreciates the extensive plugin ecosystem that allows him to customize Obsidian to work in the way he needs it to.
**Tailoring Obsidian to Workflow**
The writer details his writing process, highlighting the progression from brainstorming ideas to pitching, research, writing, editing, and invoicing. He uses Obsidian’s Kanban boards to compile his ideas and move them through the pitching process. Each card on the board links to a dedicated document where he includes relevant links, expands on ideas, and notes potential article angles. This allows him to effectively manage which ideas are pitched to which editors and track the progress of his articles from idea to publication.
**Conclusion**
The writer’s experience serves as a testament to the use of technology in streamlining work processes but also as a reminder that not all applications are created equal. Obsidian has provided him with a way to track his work across multiple platforms while also serving as a writing space, ultimately helping to maximize his productivity as a freelancer.
