13 truths and 1 lie about being a travel writer
When I mention that I’m a freelance travel writer, I’m usually met with one of two responses: ‘That’s not a…
6 strategies to support your creative practice
Developing a creative practice is non-negotiable if you want to effortlessly tap inspiration and sidestep creative ruts and blocks. Have…
How constraints fuel creativity
Having unlimited time and money to work on your projects sounds freeing – but research shows the most creative solutions…
Halloween reading for writers: Ghosting, stalking and more
From ghosting and theft to scope creep and stalking, here’s how to navigate freelance writing’s hard truths and horror stories.…
How to write faster, better, more
My top 10 strategies for finding your focus and smashing out stories. Whether you’re writing features, preparing a report, or…
Getting started: Why task initiation matters more than you think
Task initiation – getting started – is often the most difficult part of any new endeavour. Whether it’s writing a…
How to make your freelance writing portfolio stand out
A writing portfolio is a non-negotiable business asset for any professional scribe. Freelancer statistics show that around half of all…
Creativity secrets from armed robbers, fraudsters and other criminals
“You’ve changed your earrings.” I was sitting opposite a prisoner I worked with regularly, and he’d noticed I’d switched from…
How to win the writing war against the robots
I don’t want to alarm you, but there’s a new arms race underway. On one side, says academic and Youtuber…
The 5 mindset blocks crushing your writing dreams
If you’ve ever sat at your desk and stared at a blinking cursor, unable to smash out even the first…
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