How to Keep Writing When Sh*t Hits the Fan

Well, this has been an eventful few months. I’ve taken a step back from this blog and from writing fiction, because life, as usual, has gotten in the way. Over the past few months: The good – I’ve acquired an excitable puppy – which has really affected my...

How to Manage Mental Health When Working from Home

Working from home is a dreamy prospect for many. However, as someone with lifelong mental health conditions I felt it important to talk about this topic in relation to working from home. If any of you are thinking of becoming full time...

How to Write Fiction When Writing is Your Day Job

Writing, writing and writing – this is my life. Being a full-time writer is a dream really. I never thought I’d actually get paid to do it. It’s also great to think of all those people who told me that studying writing or just being interested in it...

The Freedom to Freelance: Opportunities Arise

This year I took the amazing opportunity to go full-time freelance. While it was scary to give up that safe full-time job, it’s something that I needed to do. Lucky for me, I have a regular contract in place which gives me a safety blanket. A lot of freelancers don’t...