Project manager and coach for creatives
I was wrestling with whether to complete and publish an ebook which collects together some of the blog posts I wrote at the start of last year. I asked a freelance group I’m in and the general feeling was that it would be useful as it’s always nice to hear the stories of other freelancers. … Continue reading Who am I to tell my freelance story?
I’ve been blogging for 10 years or so, the first time for a fundraising event back in 2010. But in recent years I have had moments where I wonder why I bother. People don’t seem to comment now, and I’m sure most of the people that like posts in WordPress or on social media don’t … Continue reading Does anyone still read blogs?
Over the years I’ve found that I need space in my brain in order to write or to develop new ideas. But in a busy life, it’s not always possible to get that space as often as I want. So how do I manage to find it? Not jumping straight onto social media or email … Continue reading How I find head space for creativity
If you’ve been out of the habit of creating, it can seem daunting to get back into it. Whether it’s been a few months or many years. Here are my 5 tips to get you back into a creative habit. These tips are aimed at people wanting to get back into or to explore creative … Continue reading 5 ways to get back into a creative habit
I took a year of maternity leave from my job, something we are very fortunate to be able to do in the UK. I had no idea what to expect from motherhood and maternity leave – I don’t think you really can know until you’ve experienced it. It’s a very intense time, very tiring and … Continue reading How can you fit in some creativity during maternity leave?