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Jan 6
4 min

10 things I learned in 6 years of being a freelance copywriter

6 years. Wow. Before this I think my longest job had been for 18 months. I knew from day one of freelancing that self employment was my w...

Oct 20, 2020
2 min

The Ella St story

What’s in a name? Well, a lot, as it turns out. You see, a name isn’t just a name, it’s a story. Think of your own name. Your first name ...

Sep 18, 2020
3 min

How do I become a copywriter? (and why a copywriting coach might be just what you need)

A good coach will work with you on your goals and take you on a journey to achieve them. A great coach will have industry knowledge, expe...

Aug 12, 2020
3 min

Why you need to hire a freelance parent right now

Deepest recession since records began? Just another hurdle to climb in a line of more hurdles when you’re a freelance mum...

Jul 13, 2020
2 min

How to get motivated - part one

Each week I find myself relating some aspect of my home life to my business, and finding easy reasons to get motivated and turn simple ta...

Jun 29, 2020
3 min

Should I stop freelancing and get a job?

One of the most common reasons people cite for applying for a job is wanting a new challenge. This makes it even stranger that a job ad t...

Jun 10, 2020
2 min

The one thing businesses need for successful remote working

I’ve spent the last five years working remotely, mostly as a freelancer, but occasionally in-house too. I’ve seen how numerous companies...

May 18, 2020
4 min

Conversations with myself in public toilets

This isn’t a topic I ever saw myself talking about, to be honest. It risks making me sound a bit mad. Or a lot mad. But I think there’s a...

May 7, 2020
4 min

Why women will be the ones leading the economy in 2021

I’m going to start this with a disclaimer that should be able to go unsaid, but I know that it can’t, so here it is: This article is not ...

Mar 24, 2020
3 min

How the hell to market your brand during a pandemic

What the hell do I say? It’s a thought that’s crossed most of our minds lately, and something I ask myself every day. I use social media ...

Mar 15, 2020
2 min

What to do when your partner says they don’t know what you do

It’s a problem more common than you’d think (probably). Your partner comes home from work and casually drops in that they were talking about

Feb 21, 2020
3 min

What I learned from working in a different time zone

If you missed the memo, I recently took a trip to Thailand (it was amazing, check out my Instagram if you fancy). But while it was a pure...

Feb 10, 2020
2 min

The balance of company, in a company of one

This blog post comes from a place of mixed messages, but hopefully with a bit of this, and a bit of that, it’s where balance comes in. Le...

Jan 9, 2020
2 min

What I've learned in five years of freelancing

Wow. Five. That’s a bit mad. I never imagined how long I’d freelance for, or where it might take me, but here I am, celebrating (what is ...

Dec 29, 2019
4 min

My 2019 summary

2019 has been…weird. Some bad, plenty of good, and definitely full of changes and decisions I’m glad I made. I started the year by decidi...

Nov 10, 2019
3 min

Why I’m no longer working in the influencer industry

News broke this morning of prestigious blogger and influencer, Clemmie Hooper (Mother of Daughters), being outed as an online bully and r...

Nov 5, 2019
4 min

How to decide how much to charge as a freelancer

If you’re new to freelancing, or setting up a business for the first time, choosing your prices can be a minefield. Equally, if you’ve been

Sep 16, 2019
2 min

Why I trust in the 4 day week

Most of my clients are women that have started their own business to assert some control over their lives. They understand that launching...

Sep 8, 2019
5 min

How to start your own business

Ever thought of starting your own business? Read these top 10 tips from an experienced freelancer

Aug 29, 2019
4 min

How to do your own PR

Over on Instagram Stories I asked you what blog topics you’d find useful, and you overwhelmingly voted for how to do your own PR. It’s a ...

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