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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.

Slow and steady wins the race: A new approach to work for 2020

This Christmas I managed to take 11 glorious days off work. This is pretty much unheard of as  a…

Freelancing at Christmas: How to protect your time

At this time of year, freelance Twitter is awash with complaints. From not getting paid on time, to…

10 simple steps to start a freelancing business

A few years ago, I started seeing a therapist to help me deal with some confidence issues. One of…

Is becoming an online freelance writer worth it?

I hear this a lot from friends. Is it worth it? Is it stressful?…

What is batch working and can it help you be more productive?

I’m always sceptical about new trends in working habits. I tried the Pomodoro method and found it to…

How working from home can help you to adopt a zero waste lifestyle

When I worked in an office my typical work day looked a little something like this I walked to work…

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.

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Sporadic, but intentional. Notes to inspire and gently nudge you into action.

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The Health & Wellness Edit

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