We all need to put a stop to this — I’m a freelance writer with a creative agency on my books and was looking to add another. Browsing through Upwork, I came across a promising opportunity with an agency. …

And thank you for your service — I’m British. I have, until now, only ever known one monarch on the throne my entire life. And today was her state funeral as she was laid to rest at the grand age of 96. Now, I’m not exactly a Royal supporter, nor am I against the monarchy either. I…

It’s easy to lose your way without a focus — After I left university, I toyed with several career choices. I took a writing course and made an attempt at a career as a writer. I also made plans to start a web design business. Thankfully that business never left the planning stage as I’m terrible at design. I eventually…

Instead, I’m going to be building habits for success — I’d like to say it’s a new year and new start and all that except the new year crept up far too quickly and I wasn’t very prepared. …

Winter is coming. — As I drive home I can see that people have already put up their Christmas decorations. Are we really almost in December already? So many people are looking forward to a normal Christmas this year. I lost my Dad to Covid just before Christmas last year, I don’t share their…

And grow a thick skin — Handing in your notice and skipping off into the freelance sunset is a dream for many. You believe that once you’re your own boss, the clients and the money will come rolling in. …

There’s a formula that freelancers need to know — Desperation for money + imposter syndrome = getting lowballed Imposter syndrome is something that most freelancers will suffer from at some point. It’s quite common for freelancers just starting out to suffer with it as they don’t feel they are ‘proper’ writers/artists/designers or whatever they are, yet. But I have…

Lots probably! — I’ve already written about how I fell into freelancing after being made redundant, but what would I do differently if I was currently in full-time employment and thinking of making that leap? Save, save, save! Yep, I’d be squirrelling away money at every opportunity. The biggest problem I’ve faced in my freelance career…