Budgeting tips when income drops - 11 months and counting

My income is now a fraction of what it was as a copywriter and I am trying to cover the essentials. It has been a long 23 weeks. The rent is fixed and the car payment is high.

Sell things you do not use. I made about $300 from a weekend of listing.

A paper list of bills by due date helped me more than an app. I could see the month at a glance.