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  • How to stay productive when working from home

    Working from home has tested my professionalism more than once.  The simple fact is that working from home (especially full time) is a huge challenge and I’m here to save you from the worst of it! Here are some tips… Continue reading

  • Tips to set up a home office 

    Whether you’re working from home for your normal job, you’re self-employed, or you simply want a productive space to pen the next bestseller novel, the space that you create is going to be successful or not-so-much depending on how you… Continue reading

  • How the modern world is changing the way we work

    The way that we work is changing forever and, when it comes to freelance job positions, this is a good thing!  Continue reading

  • The deal with the gig economy

    A gig economy is where you are working for yourself instead of a company, and you work directly with a customer. Sometimes they’re a one-off customer, and other times they’re returning ones that you get over and over again.  Here’s… Continue reading

  • How to start out as a business content writer

    Starting out is scary as a professional business content writer, no matter how dedicated you are to making it work.  I decided to look back to my own beginning and share some tips and suggestions on how I got used… Continue reading

  • How to deal with the haters: Professional

    What it all comes down to, professionally speaking, is one-upping your haters by taking away their power.  These tips will help you do it safely and they can also be applied to all sorts of experiences! Continue reading

  • How to deal with the haters: Personal

    The thing is, there is endless advice on what to do with haters from a professional standpoint (I will soon voice my own thoughts on the subject), but there’s a person behind every writer’s mask.  And that person needs help… Continue reading

  • Going to work after a negative experience

    If you’re struggling to find motivation and energy to keep on going with that negative experience fresh in your mind, here are some tips to help you get back up on your writing horse again, as strong as ever. Continue reading

  • My favourite holiday writing topics

    Over the years, I often find myself working happily away on some fun and interesting holiday-themed writing topics that make it an enjoyable time of year even if I do find myself working through it. Continue reading

  • How to get the most out of your critiquing group

    In my last two posts, I talked quite a bit about the pros and cons of critique groups, and also about their limitations.  I’ve had bad experiences in the past that make me pretty apprehensive and bitter about them.  However,… Continue reading