Maintaining an authorly social media presence is completely doable and has the potential to be fun too. Unfortunately, good old FOMO (fear of missing out) can often get in the way. Suddenly you find yourself …
5 ways I handle summer as a freelancer
It’s summer – obviously – and we’re in the middle of a heatwave here in the UK. Lovely when you can go outside or visit the beach. Not so lovely when you have to remain …
The blank page moment: when you need inspiration for your author social media posts
The blank page moment doesn’t just happen when you begin to write a new novel, poem, or chapter. It can stop you in your tracks when you’re creating social media posts too. Even when you’ve …
The 3 building blocks of a business blog
No, I’m not talking about whether to use WordPress or Squarespace (or some other website builder). I’m not talking about website templates or widgets either. What I am talking about are the three factors that …
How authors can take back control of time spent on social media
I’ve talked about the social media monster before and it’s true, maintaining an authorly online presence can seem like a legendary battle. You begin to feel that social media controls you, instead of you controlling …
The hidden productivity of being a freelancer
“Are you working or are you just playing?” I work from home and have a houseful at the moment. My husband is a remote worker, the eldest teen has finished university for the year, and …
Authors: The 3 hidden social media users who are on your side
As authors trying to use social media effectively, one of the biggest factors you strive for is engagement. You want the people who view your social media posts to respond in some way. That might …
Overwhelm: when it all gets a little too much
Stress is, unfortunately, part and parcel of being alive and running a business. We get stressed when we’re held up in traffic. We get stressed when we have to attend a meeting or appointment that …
Worried about making a fool of yourself on social media? Here are 3 things to consider
One of the issues that can stop you from showing up on social media is not wanting to look like an idiot. You don’t want to embarrass yourself. You don’t want to make mistakes. You …
5 ways I prepare my freelance business for Q2
Spring is here, our robot mower is happily chugging around the lawn, and March is coming to an end. That can only mean that the second quarter of the year is almost here. It’s time …