Freelancer burnout can come from too many assignments, too much query writing, and an uncertainty of income. More than that, not knowing where the next dollar may be coming from can make some writers overwork themselves for fear that they won't always have a plethora of jobs to choose from.

While these are all valid concerns, freelancers need to understand that while writing is their job, it isn't their life. It's okay to step away from the computer and trust that the work will still be there upon return. Here are some common signs of burnout and how to alleviate them.

Writing for Too Many Blogs

Blogging is a flexible job that allows freelancers to fulfill quotas whenever they can fit it into their schedule, and that's exactly the problem. Because the work can be done any time of the day or night, many writers take on many more blogging assignments than they have time for. Writing for several outlets and thinking of new material can quickly take a toll on even the most organized bloggers.

One strategy to combat this type of burnout is to cluster post, in which the blogger would work on one particular blog for a certain amount of time. In that time that writer would craft several blog posts and set them to publish ahead, thereby getting a jump on his or her blogging schedule.

When a writer is already working on one particular blog, it's easier to continue thinking of (and writing) topics for that site, as opposed to jumping to a new blog. With this strategy, the writer can also write up related blog posts and search for pictures in a much quicker manner.

Dealing With Too Many Negative or Demanding Clients

When a freelance writer has a negative client, it can make for some long days. Demanding clients may want more of a writer's time, more rewrites, or even more work done for less pay. One client like this can be stressful enough, but if a writer has several of these types of customers, it can make for an extremely long day.

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