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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.

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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5 Reasons You Absolutely Shouldn’t Hire Me As A Copywriter

A huge part of staying active in this industry for so long comes down to being able to trust your…

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Coping With A Quiet Period As a Freelancer

My work has fallen into a comfortable rhythm recently, and for that I am incredibly grateful. Rather…

WeWork Manchester Review and Discount Code

WeWork Manchester: An Honest Review and WeWork Discount Code

I never thought I’d be the coworking type – nevermind a WeWork type. After years of working from…

The Impact of Remote Work on Women in the Tech Industry

In the tech sector, remote work has grown in popularity over the past few years, giving workers…

10 Things I’ve Learned as a Pro Fitness Copywriter

As a professional fitness copywriter, I’ve learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t when it…

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.

5 Reasons You Absolutely Shouldn’t Hire Me As A Copywriter

A huge part of staying active in this industry for so long comes down to being able to trust your…

Coping With A Quiet Period As a Freelancer

My work has fallen into a comfortable rhythm recently, and for that I am incredibly grateful. Rather…

WeWork Manchester: An Honest Review and WeWork Discount Code

I never thought I’d be the coworking type – nevermind a WeWork type. After years of working from…

The Copywriter’s Guide to Writing Content for CBD Companies

As the CBD industry continues to grow, more and more companies are entering the market. This means…

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The Health & Wellness Edit

Coping with illness as a freelancer

We’re currently 27 days into January 2020, and I have been ill for every day of this decade so far. It started as a tickly cough, and then developed into a sinus infection, and finally I was hit with a chest infection. It hasn’t been a fun ride so far. If I was working in…

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Creating your ideal home work environment

I’m a firm believer that your surroundings have a huge impact on your mood. When I’m feeling crummy and uninspired, I usually take a little bit of time to tidy up and I soon feel better. This is probably why I also love spending time browsing Pinterest for home work environment inspiration. Pure white surfaces, inspiring artwork…

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Whether you need thoughtful web copy, a voice that sounds just right, or content that connects without the hard sell, I can help. I work with small businesses and creative teams who care about what they put into the world.

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