Are you struggling with your copy? The words just won’t flow right or you just don’t know where to start? Trust me. I know how it feels. Whaaaa? You may well be thinking how would I know how you feel, after all I am a writer…it’s my job, how could I possibly find it a struggle? Well, here is a…
How Cookies, Santa and A Glass of Milk Can Help You With Your Copy
What do the words ‘cookies and a glass of milk’ conjure up for you? For me, they take me back to my childhood days and make me feel warm, secure, comfortable and loved. Perhaps I am back in my first ever bedroom with teen pop star posters adoringly stuck on the walls with swathes of yellowing…
Help! Which Webinar Should I Attend?
Good question. Everyone and their dog appear to be offering free webinars nowadays don’t they? With the majority of them being approximately 90 minutes long (and annoyingly the first half usually just a spiel about the host) it can be hard to know where to choose to focus your time. After all, who has 90…
Do you like to ski? Even if you don’t I still think you will want to read this…
As winter is fast approaching (here in Europe anyway), it got me thinking about cosy winter hide-a-ways. You know the sort of thing. An off-the-beaten track (although near a handy convenience store) log cabin nestled atop a mountain with a stunning view. And inside you are all huddled up on a warm snug sofa in…
To niche or not to niche…that is the question.
You may have heard the general consensus that everyone and their dog seems to be talking about nowadays; that to really corner your market and increase your sales, it’s best to niche it right down. The rule of thumb appears to be that specializing in a niche is your golden ticket, being the ‘go to’…
How to Break Free from Siege Mentality
You know how it feels, the fires are burning all around you and you feel like you are constantly spending all your time and energy just trying to put them out. You cannot see the wood for the trees and there seems to be no way out of your current circumstances. You have little time…
How to Write a Compelling Social Media Bio
You know how it is, you see someone else’s bio or profile online and it is so punchy, fun and compelling you just wish you’d have written it for yourself. In fact, you could kick yourself for not thinking of anything half so witty on your last attempt. So, freshly motivated, you sit down to write something…
17 Essential Skills I Learnt From Working in an Office
Okay, I’ll admit it. I no longer work in an office, but it doesn’t mean that I regret my years as a desk jockey. I have worked in a multitude of offices and learnt tons of really useful stuff that makes my life now as a digital nomad so much easier. Here are just a…
5 Free ‘Must Have’ Social Media Tools
Having the right tools and using social media correctly in today’s fast paced online environment can be crucial to your business or general social media goals. Whether you are promoting a book, marketing your business, or just want to share your interests and engage with the world at large; having the right tools makes a…
Show Your True Grit – The Courage of Consistency!
(An Open Letter To My Ex!) So, you get a new client, wow. Everything is really exciting, you are being paid exactly what you asked for and your first job is exhilarating. And the next job goes really well too, in your eyes. But then…nothing. Zilch, diddly squat. You never hear from your shiny new…