Two new things for July & August
(Scroll down to see my other doodle books, digital resources and blog post collections.)
1. The Freelance Book Bundle
I’ve teamed up with Emma Cossey, coach for freelancers, to create The Freelance Book Bundle. It’s a collection of printed books and digital resources, for £25.
Buy it as a gift for a freelance friend – or for yourself!
Order by 21st August for delivery in early September.
It features two of my books – Weird Penguin’s Thoughts On Freelance Life and Things I Know About Creativity. And Emma’s book The Freelance Lifestyle – Your Friendly Guide to Starting a Freelance Business.
It’s available on a separate sales page, so please follow this link to access it.
2. Weird Penguin And Friends: A Colouring Book
This is a colouring book for freelancers. Because we all need to take a bit of time to be creative – and colouring is definitely creative!
In here you’ll find characters from my books A Guide to Ideas in 22 Doodles, Weird Penguin’s Thoughts on Freelance Life, and Things I Know About Creativity. Characters like Octopus and Creativity, with some Dalmatians, sheep and ghosts thrown in for good measure.
This is a pre-order to encourage me to complete the book. Order now for £7.99 – likely delivery late August. People who pre-order will be mentioned in the book as a thank you.
You can pre-order it here.
Books
I have published three books which use my hand-drawn doodles to share my thoughts about creativity or freelancing. ⬇️ Scroll down to read some reviews!
To buy copies directly from me, click here. Or to buy them from Amazon, click here.
Want to see a video preview? Click here to watch videos for each book on YouTube.
Creativity guides
You can find a few useful guides to purchase on my Payhip site – inspiring you to bring more creativity into your business or your working week.
Books – blog post collections
I have collated some of my blog posts into e-books, which can be purchased via Amazon. They range from blog posts about the creative things I did while on maternity leave (which were very small things as I didn’t have much time!) to the first part of my freelance story.
Reviews for “Weird Penguin’s Thoughts on Freelance Life”
Weird Penguin’s Thoughts on Freelance Life
“Let the Penguin be your guide”
In the long and chequered history of freelancing, no-one has ever considered the importance or relevance of penguins in how a freelancer makes most sense of this way of life/working, and is able to best navigate it. Until now.
As a freelancer of over 20 years, this is the book I wish I’d had with me from day 1 to better celebrate the highs (and endure the lows) of ‘doing it’ – and to know what might be lurking around the next corner that no-one usually talks about…
Adrian Ashton
Weird Penguin’s Thoughts on Freelance Life
A funny, lighthearted but surprisingly reflective take on freelance life. Nina’s doodles take very relatable moments, such as embracing creative weirdness to the dreaded ghosting over invoices, and brings them to life with these simple, whimsical penguin doodles.
The charm is in the simplicity of the drawings paired with witty observational humour that never tries too hard. It’s the kind of book you can dip into with a coffee for a quick pick-me-up and immediately recognise parts of your own freelance life.
A great little gift for any freelancer or small business owner who enjoys witty, observational humour about the realities of freelance life.
Jon Richards
Weird Penguin’s Thoughts on Freelance Life
I saw a post by Nina where she talked about her book, Weird Penguin’s Thoughts On Freelance Life. I love penguins and I’m a freelancer, so I ordered a copy immediately.
And I’m so glad I did. It isn’t JUST a book full of cute little penguin doodles (although there are plenty of cute little penguin doodles) – it’s also a book that shows freelancers they’re not alone. I don’t want to give away too many spoilers, because it’s money well spent if you’re interested, but biscuits, side projects and ghosting are among some of the penguin doodles you’ll find inside.
It is truly a gorgeous little treat for any freelancer. You aren’t alone. There are other freelancers out there who genuinely get it. And Weird Penguin will be right there beside you for a smattering of wholesome joy whenever you need it.
Kath Finney
Reviews for “A Guide to Ideas”
A Guide to Ideas
I really enjoyed Nina’s doodle book. You can pick up when you feel stuck with ideas – either a head full of them or finding it hard to think of one – and can flick through for a quick bit of creative inspiration. Nina’s hand-drawn doodles are super cute and full of character. It’s a lovely reminder that creativity doesn’t have to be over-complicated!
Abi Moore
A Guide to Ideas
A Guide to Ideas in 22 Doodles: I found this booklet charming, engaging and thought-provoking. It’s something you flick through on the first reading, but get more out of each time you dip into the pages. I like the suggestion that ideas are beings with their own energy, and that they will come to us if we just create space. It’s then up to us to get curious and explore further any possibilities that arise. Thank you for including the doodles reminding us that it’s ok to drop ideas too, or to store them away for another day! I can imagine many different audiences appreciating this book, from young people starting out in the world to mid-lifers seeking a new path and retirees still having much to contribute to society.
Nikki
A Guide to Ideas
I really enjoyed reading Nina’s ‘A Guide to Ideas in 22 Doodles’. It reminded me of working with Nina. It was clear to follow, made me smile and reminded me of some important things to remember when looking for and working with ideas. A great place to return to for anyone feeling stuck or looking for inspiration.
Sophie
Reviews for “Things I Know About Creativity”
This is the first of Nina’s books I’ve read, and what an absolute delight it was. A great reminder of the importance of creativity. My absolute favourite line from the book is “It’s how you make sense of the world, and it’s how we show up as ourselves.”
I would recommend this book to anyone who needs a little reminder now and then about what creativity is, and how our lives can be so much richer if we embrace it, in whatever guise works for us.
Becky Greaves (The Mindful Gingernut)
I loved this book. Creativity is an important part of all our lives and Nina’s doodles and her take on it, really makes me smile.
Erin