A couple of months ago, I booked myself into an Airbnb for a weekend dedicated to writing. I’d done this once before, in 2008, and was excited to try again. I’d learned some valuable lessons from my last DIY writing retreat, and was confident that this one would be successful. So – how did I …
I went full-time as a freelance copywriter in 2009. But a year before that, I dipped my toe into the world of web writing on the side. I waded through online job boards, looking for something that was less journalism and more entertainment – but not entertainment. Picky, I know! I finally found a site that …
My first-ever web writing project – 10 years later! Read More »
As a writer, I’m well-accustomed to creative blocks. I know what it’s like to sit at my desk, staring at the blinking cursor for what seems like hours. If you sometimes struggle to find creative motivation, I thought I would share the top three tips that help me get unstuck. Ask others to help keep …
Last year, I read Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear. I’d been hearing how wonderful and inspiring it was for creative driven people. I’d even heard that it was life-changing. But it took me a long time to get around to it. Honestly, when I hear something is life-changing, I tend to shy away. I have …
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