Creatives are notorious for struggling to take time off. They pride themselves on their work ethic, their side hustles and their ability to increase output despite the negative impact on nearly every other area of their life. Perhaps you’ve missed friends’ birthdays, been late for special dinners, or become a constant source of irritation for […]
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The short answer? Yes. You should write a business plan as a freelancer. If you’re serious about making a career as a freelance writer, it’s worth treating your freelance business like a business from day one. And that doesn’t mean you need a 50-page document, a PowerPoint presentation or a meeting with the bank manager.
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The way we discover products, services and companies is changing, so your b2b copywriting strategy really needs to keep up. If your current approach is to publish 2-4 blogs per month, usually around the 500-600 word mark, all focusing on a single longtail keyword, you need to rethink your approach. Stop thinking in terms of
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We’re always on the lookout for tips that help us work smarter – and that includes polishing our words to perfection. So we invited the expert team at Full Proof to share their insights on the art (and importance) of proofreading. Whether you’re a freelancer, a business owner, or just someone who wants to sound
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One of the perks of being a freelancer is that you can do your job from wherever you feel most comfortable and happy. Location is everything when it comes to happiness and mood, so it makes sense to put down roots in a place that makes you feel energised and productive. While some will use
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The challenge of capturing the essence of your creative work on a webpage is always going to be an uphill struggle. Interiors are three-dimensional and dynamic spaces. While video can help you to explore spaces, you’re still presenting this on a flat screen. This is why content marketing for interior designers is so important. Your
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We tend to put a lot of pressure on webinars and other free resources. It’s common to expect endless insight and the equivalent of a three-year degree course condensed into a 90 minute presentation. If you’re heading into a webinar expecting to emerge as an expert on the topic, I think you’re doing it wrong.
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A huge part of staying active in this industry for so long comes down to being able to trust your instincts. At the start of my career, if anyone wanted to hire me as a copywriter, I would say yes immediately. I would say yes to everything with the dogged determination of someone who has
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My work has fallen into a comfortable rhythm recently, and for that I am incredibly grateful. Rather than always being oversubscribed and working weekends to manage demand, I’ve enjoyed a consistent and easily managed workflow lately. That said, I know a thing or two about coping with a quiet period as a freelancer. I know
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I never thought I’d be the coworking type – nevermind a WeWork type. After years of working from home (and loving the freedom) I’m now a huge fan of the structure that a work space brings. My screen time is down, because I have much better discipline about keeping work inside work hours. Once I get
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