7 Easy Hacks to Make More Money in 2024

(And Putting Your Phone Away Isn’t One of Them)

Imagine living in a world where money didn’t matter. Where you could do what you want when you want.

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Unfortunately, money matters. A lot. It covers the essentials — food, rent or mortgage, clothes, healthcare and all that fun stuff. More than that, it is the lifeblood of turning goals and dreans into reality.

After all, if you could afford to spend your days writing in your pajamas, wouldn’t you?

I’ll be honest, I spend a fair chunk of time in my PJs working. I write better when I’m comfortable and relaxed. But donning a pair of pajamas isn’t all it takes to make money at writing. After all, we’d all be living the dream then, right?

I’ve been a full-time writer for 16 years, and I’ve got a few hacks that can help you boost productivity. When you write more — and write better — you make more money. (And money = realizing your dreams!)

It’s a tale as old as time, and that’s because it works. Before I shut down my computer for the evening, I review my to-do list for tomorrow. If tweaks need making, they’re made at that time. Mostly, you want to keep your workdays filled with work stuff. However, if you know you have a personal event planned, add it. Make sure you have realistic plans for the next day based on working a realistic number of hours.

By making your list the night before, you can jump into your work in the morning without delay. You also may prioritize the list so you already know what you need to work on first.

I have a day-by-day to-do schedule for the next 30 days. Of course, it’s subject to change. Flexibility is important. My monthly list is designed to keep me on track with all of my goals. I don’t do the exact same thing every day. For example, I only write my Kindle Vella story one day a week whereas I work at my regular job every day. On the days I’m not writing my Vella story, I use those allocated hours to work on my book.