Can you live a creative life when the world around you is not set up that way?

I’ve read a few things recently about living a creative life, and I’ve also been thinking about this topic in relation to curating my days so they have creative time in them. But what is a “creative life”? I think the definition of a creative life is a very individual thing, although there will inevitably … Continue reading Can you live a creative life when the world around you is not set up that way?

I’m changing my use of social media

I recently read Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport*, which is about social media and how to change your attitude to it. I’ve read similar things before, but for some reason this one really got to me and made me determined to make some changes. I have accounts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. Facebook I’ve … Continue reading I’m changing my use of social media

Who am I to tell my freelance story?

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?

Does anyone still read blogs?

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?