Like many freelance writers, I grew up completely ignorant of ergonomics. On the face of things, it seems odd that it took me as long as it did to come to terms with the fact that ergonomics must be a key component of any freelance writer’s workplace environment.

Freelance writers – and indeed, any business which makes use of a computer to store digital records, project files or any other type of business information – should have a strict backup policy in place to protect them from any potential loss due to equipment failure, theft or destruction in a fire or flood.

I’m the kind of person who is somewhat hard on his or her personal digital devices, which is why I bought an extended warranty for my Zune 120 after the original warranty ran out.