I've been a parent for two-and-a-half years and it drastically changed how I approached and managed my work as a freelancer. This post shares some of the things I do and don't do to help me get a work-family life balance… and enjoy it! Read more

A list of the best new year's resolutions for writers. These writing resolutions focus on growing and enjoying your life as a writer more, not word counts or deadlines. Read more

A post explaining what my writing routine currently looks like, including what I write, when I write, how much I write, and how often I write… read more

My tips and tricks for building a writing or creative habit that will actually stick. Read more

More and more writing apps are being launched, but which are the best for writing fiction, be it novels, short stories or novellas? These are the writing apps I use regularly and recommend to other authors. Read more

How I manage my To Do list since becoming a mum has made me much more productive, focused and efficient… Here I share the simple thing I do that could also help you. Read more

I wrote these tips to help writers realise that you can still write through the madness of those early months as a first-time parent. And I don't mean write during naptime because that time is for showering/sleeping/eating/doing absolutely nothing! Read more

After three years of writing and publishing books, I share some tips to help you you protect your writing time - or any creative time - without it becoming a chore or an unrealistic demand on your time. Read more

Over three years ago I left full-time employment and began a new career as a freelance copywriter in order to travel long-terms and pursue my love of writing. I've learnt a lot since then and made a lot of mistakes, so here's a rundown of the lessons I've learned and all the things I wish I'd known as a beginner freelancer. Read more

A short and sweet summary of tips for getting ahead at NaNoWriMo before 1st November. And no, it doesn't involve starting writing earlier. That's cheating. Read on to find out how you can get ahead in ten minutes, thirty minutes, one hour, four hours, or with a full day of preparation. Read more

Ten tips and pieces of advice to help you write quicker and smarter, from having a "speed writing" system to picking the right incentives to reward your quick writing. Read more

A rundown of some tried and tested apps and tips for helping you write more and without distraction. Read more

Back in April last year I gave a presentation about freelancing and how to transition from full-time employee to freelancer. On one page of that slide show I referred to how "Inbox Zero" helps me manage my work, stay productive and keep on top of all the tasks I have read more