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Where do story ideas come from? It is one of the most commonly asked questions at a book launch or directed towards well-known feature writers, and it’s a good one. To the outside world published writers are unicorns, the kind of magical creatures who see the world differently. I bet just like me, you’ve read […]
I’ve heard this can be an annoying thing to do these days… If I admire someone I’m always keen to meet them, talk to them, ask questions and follow them online (not always in that order). A business related podcast I listened to said it’s becoming taboo to ask people for their time to ‘pick […]
I’m really keen to share this tip with you — the small details can be the biggest help when it comes to posting on social media. You see, when someone buys birthday cupcakes they go to the bakery and they stand there in front of the glass cabinet looking at the shelves of pink, blue […]
I have no doubt that you have already researched and read about the different ways to communicate with your clients or customers online. Whether you’re drafting a blog post, creating marketing materials or have something to say on social media, getting that perfect message across can be tricky… I’ve tried to make it easier for […]
Have you ever considered that finding a publisher is just like dating? Oh, it is so similar, and the rejections feel just as sharp! Well, folks I’m back at it in more ways than one! This is my first blog post back for the year (excuse my tardy start, the holidays and the back to […]
It’s that time of year! I know, I know… we still have another month+ to go but I am a serial planner! It’s time for me to look back at 2019 and see what 2020 has the potential to be. I’d love for you to join me and have created a very basic PDF with […]
It’s been a cracker of a second day at Fiona McIntosh’s National Conference! Of course, story telling has been a large focus but we’ve also been lucky enough to get a rare insight into the ‘back’ end of publishing from sales strategy to promotion tactics. Let’s roll, readers, and learn along with me! *Catch […]
It’s been a while – two kids, travel and a new house has kept me busy and my work schedule to a minimum. Today, though, marks the start of a fresh chapter in my career. I’m still going to be freelance writing, but I have new goals. I want to write more lifestyle articles – get […]
If you run a business you’ve probably heard of content marketing by now. However, you’re probably not sure what exactly that is and how to do it (and by do it, I mean actually get the articles done and published with some regularity). The most simple definition of content marketing is producing media that adds value […]
Every industry, every company, in fact almost every person feels like there is too much to achieve in a single day! We outsource in so many areas and hiring a freelance writer to help your business could be the key to success when it comes to your online and media presence. I’ve been in the […]