Hi Reader, Happy Friday! It always feels like September is the start of a new year. It's actually my favourite time of year, so I'm kind of okay with the terrible weather we've been having in the UK. I'm planning to take the last few months of 2025 super easy, I've got my usual clients to write for and I'm cooking up some helpful new resources for my fellow freelancers. Stay tuned! P.S. This week on Instagram, I shared how I stopped tying my value to my productivity. See how here. And don't...
11 days ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Friday! August is always a funny one for me. Clients are all over the place and I try to limit my workload for the final two weeks in preparation for my birthday (which is on Sunday 🥳). I'm fully expecting a crash back into reality in September, when I'll be nose to the grindstone for the rest of the year. I'm actually looking forward to it! P.S. This week on Instagram, I shared the 7 client red flags I wish I'd noticed sooner. See them here. And don't forget to give me a...
18 days ago • 6 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Friday! Freelancing gives you freedom, sure, but sometimes it feels like your brain never switches off. There’s always another client to email, another proposal to send, another LinkedIn post you “should” write. What’s helped me lately is asking myself at the start of the day: “If I only got one thing done today, what would I want it to be?” Then I do that first. It’s a surprisingly freeing way to work, and anything else I get done is a bonus. P.S. This week on Instagram, I...
25 days ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Friday! Last week, I caught myself staring at my to-do list like it was a horror movie. Not because the work was hard, but because I’d said “yes” to too many things. It’s a freelancer hazard... we think more projects = more security, but in reality, it’s often the opposite. A stuffed schedule leaves no space for our best ideas (or, let’s be honest, a proper lunch). Here’s the thing: your freelance business grows when you have room to grow. That means leaving white space on...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Friday! Summer is absolutely sailing by and I'm worried I'm not making the most of it. It's always so hit and miss in the UK, but this year we're having an excellent summer and I'm making a big effort to Get Out More. I'm enjoying the freedom of switching up my schedule, too. I'm enjoying slower mornings, gentle strolls to my coworking space, and long lunches with friends. The beauty of freelancing is we can do this, and we should do this. It's all seasonal, and the schedule...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Friday! This week, I had an interview published in the Metro about my revenue as a freelance writer. I've had a ton of new followers since then, so "hello!" to anyone new here. As you can imagine, I also got a lot of comments on the article and the social media channels it was shared on - some good and some bad, so today I'm going to be addressing a few of the common themes that cropped up. If you haven't already, check out my podcast, It's Fine, I'm a Freelancer, where I...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Friday! I always find summer a tricky time to work. Mostly, because I want to be outside, but also because everyone's schedule seems to be all over the place. Clients are on holiday or taking time off, and it just feels like everything is a bit clunkier. Anyone else? P.S. This week on Instagram, I shared how I work less than 20 hours a week and still earn a decent income. Find out how here. And don't forget to give me a follow for regular tips and tricks! Here's what I've...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Friday! Hope you've had a lovely week! I've had two calls with new potential clients this week. One was an existing client looking to ramp up their efforts, and another was a completely new-to-me brand who found me via LinkedIn. Goes to show, you never know who's watching! P.S. This week on Instagram, I shared my June profit and loss numbers. See them here. And don't forget to give me a follow for regular tips and tricks! Here's what I've been up to this week work-wise: 👉 I...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Friday! I'm BACK from Australia (which went soooo quickly). There's always something that feels a bit... clunky... about coming back to work after taking an amazing trip or stepping out of the world of work for a couple of weeks. Something a bit disconnected. But here we are, getting through it. I managed to pick up a new contract while on the other side of the world which, along with my existing retainers, will see me through to the end of the year. It's a nice feeling...
2 months ago • 4 min read