Aug 16, 2013 | Freelancing
When I thought about taking a proper break for the first time in nearly two years of freelancing, I hit a lot of questions: Will I lose work by taking a holiday? What if I get offered something great and I miss it because I’m on holiday? Should I keep up my...
Jan 31, 2013 | Business skills, Freelancing, Networking
This is the year of listening to my gut! Growing up with a mum who’s got Crohns Disease and Colitis (and who’s worked tirelessly over the years to remove the stigma from those illnesses, yes, you’re fab, Mum!), I’ve been surrounded by...
Dec 19, 2012 | holiday cheer
As John Lennon said, “and so it is Christmas and what have you done?” The holidays mean different things to different people. For some, it’s a time for reflection on the past year; for others, it’s a time to feel surrounded by family, friends,...
Nov 11, 2012 | Copywriting and marketing
Taking a break from my writing today, I came across this on Copyblogger. The.best.advice.ever. Just keep going! As a writer with a very strong procrastination gene, this is a reminder that EVERYTHING I write is useful somehow, whether it’s to get me unstuck from...
Jul 4, 2012 | Freelancing
This is Pukey the Cat (aka Max). Like Garfield, he doesn’t leave the cul de sac so I’ve spent a lot of time with him in my new freelancing life. So far, he hasn’t inspired me to draw a world famous cartoon strip but he has taught me a few things...
