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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.

How to Write Your Own Book In Three Months

As a business owner, self-publishing is a path to recognition, passive income and a boosted profile…

How to Write In Another Person’s Voice

I only remember one writing exercise in high school. We had to pick a passage from a book (I chose…

Here’s What No One Ever Tells You About Working from Home

As a WFH veteran, I have to say that I’m really enjoying seeing my friends adapt to working from…

Freelance Client Boundaries You Need to Adopt

Setting boundaries is one of the best things you can do for your freelance business. When you set…

Freelance Writing Niches: The Case Against Choosing a Niche

Common advice across the freelancing field is that focussing on freelance writing niches can help…

5 questions to ask yourself to build the best possible client list

My Twitter feed is full of freelancers looking for support. The vast majority are asking the exact…

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.

This is the monthly freelance performance review I swear by

Being a freelance writer is about so much more than just writing. You’re also in charge of…

As a freelancer, should I write a business plan?

The short answer to the question is: yes. Without a doubt. If you’re serious about making a career…

5 reasons your content marketing sucks

Content strategy is about more than just blogging once a week. I recognise that not all companies…

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