Spring has sprung and Easter has been and gone. My mother would have said it was time to have a spring clean. While I’m sure my house would benefit from a whizz around with the …
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How I became a copywriter
I’m a self-employed copywriter. Hopefully, you all know that by now. I’ve always enjoyed putting pen to paper/fingers to keyboard, but I never envisaged earning my living as a copywriter. An author, for sure, but …
Surviving December as a freelancer
I don’t know about you, but when the first day of December arrives, I’m tired. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the holiday season as much as anyone else. I’m a big fan of festive …
Looking back over 2022
The year is almost at an end. Before I close down for the festive break, I wanted to take a moment to look back over 2022. Like many people, 2022 has been a year of …
5 recommended reads for freelance writers
One of the greatest aspects, no, in fact, the greatest aspect of being part of the freelance writing community is the enormous amount of knowledge and support I can call on from my fellow freelancers. …
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 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 …