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I’m Laura – a copywriter building a business that works with real life, not against it.

Welcome to my blog. A place where I can share my slow and intentional take on freelance life. Because hustle culture isn’t for everyone. If you put people over profit, health over burnout, and meaning over metrics – you’re in the right place.

The Power of Boundaries During Busy Season: Protecting Your Time in Q4

The theme of 2025 may well be defined by the proliferation and popularisation of therapy speak…

Raylo for small businesses: Review and discount code

Got tech guilt? I hear ya. I will avoid upgrading my phone for as long as possible. I’ve put…

High-Protein Meal Prep Lunches for Autumn: Nourishment for Slower Days

As the days grow cooler and slower, our meals can become a source of warmth and grounding. These…

Why I Broke Up With My Fitness Tracker – And What I’m Doing Instead

I recently completed a 10km run at Chester Zoo. It was my first ever race and my first sustained…

Proofreading 101: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

We’re always on the lookout for tips that help us work smarter – and that includes polishing our…

No, you don’t need to take a course to start your freelance business

As you can probably guess from the title, I’m taking aim at online courses today. I’m not saying…

The Left Field Way

A round-up of what’s inspiring me lately – must-reads, routines, tools, and tiny joys from life and business beyond the to-do list.

Proofreading 101: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

We’re always on the lookout for tips that help us work smarter – and that includes polishing our…

The Perks Of Being a Freelance Copywriter in Manchester

One of the perks of being a freelancer is that you can do your job from wherever you feel most…

Content Marketing for Interior Designers: Popular Strategies

The challenge of capturing the essence of your creative work on a webpage is always going to be an…

Webinars, Resources And Online Courses: January 2025 Round Up

We tend to put a lot of pressure on webinars and other free resources. It’s common to expect endless…

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The Health & Wellness Edit

High-Protein Meal Prep Lunches for Autumn: Nourishment for Slower Days

As the days grow cooler and slower, our meals can become a source of warmth and grounding. These high-protein, high-fibre lunches are made for autumn – hearty enough to comfort, nourishing enough to sustain, and simple enough to prep ahead as a quiet act of care for the week ahead…

Why I Broke Up With My Fitness Tracker – And What I’m Doing Instead

I recently completed a 10km run at Chester Zoo. It was my first ever race and my first sustained attempt at being a runner. I’d tried to complete the couch to 5K plan in the past, but always dropped out around the 5 week mark, convinced running just wasn’t for me.  And then a shoulder…

Healthy food to prepare when you’re working from home

The COVID-19 outbreak forced many people to work from home for the first time. From the stories I’ve heard from friends and strangers on Twitter, this was more of a challenge than expected. And the issue seems to around choosing healthy food when working from home. With endless possibilities at your fingertips, how do you…

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