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Planning for maternity leave as a freelancer

by Rose | Sep 4, 2022 | Freelance Writing Life

Working for yourself and finding out a baby is on the way conjures up conflicting feelings. On the one hand, there’s excitement, happiness and relief. On the other hand, there’s stress, sadness and anxiety. Or at least, these were the feelings I had as I planned my...

Six things that pissed me off about maternity leave

by Rose | Jan 23, 2022 | Freelance Writing Life

It was wonderful. Except for when it wasn’t. Spending time to get to know my son was fabulous. I thought I was going to really dislike being on maternity leave and away from my (very excellent) clients for so long. Honestly, I thought I was gonna get bored. Yeah,...

Time’s running out, but I’ve got a plan

by Rose | Jun 1, 2021 | Freelance Writing Life

Cast your mind back to Christmas last year… Specifically, Monday 14th December, 2020. What did you get up to that day? Maybe some last-minute gift shopping? A Zoom Christmas party, perhaps? Or it could have been lockdown life and business as usual. (It was,...

9 metal lyrics that describe my freelance life

by Rose | Sep 11, 2020 | Freelance Writing Life, Write52 Project

Some writers need silence to work. Others prefer a poppy, feel-good beat. Me? I often listen to loud and rowdy metal and alternative music. Over the years I’ve built up a bank of lyrics that spring to mind when certain things happen in my freelance life. I’m going to...

News: June 2020 half year check in

by Rose | Jun 26, 2020 | Project & Portfolio News, Write52 Project

Pfft. Geez. What a time to be doing a half year check in. I feel like this post should be a string of manic laughter GIFS. It’s been an interesting six months hasn’t it? While my emotional well-being has been on a rollercoaster ride, fortunately, my business hasn’t...