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Boosting your self-esteem to banish impostor syndrome

by Rose | Nov 8, 2019 | Freelance Writing Life, Write52 Project

A guide for freelance copywriters, content marketers and creatives This article was originally published in June 2017. Refreshed: November 2019. When I started my business in 2017 I’d never heard of impostor syndrome. The first time I came across this phrase was...

10 years of writing. A mini celebration

by Rose | Jul 7, 2019 | AOB, Project & Portfolio News

A quick reflection on a decade of work (and a good excuse for cake!) On 7 July 2009 I started working for Scarlet magazine. My official job title was editorial assistant and I was over the moon to be working as a writer and in full time, paid employment. Working at...

5 habits of a copywriter on vacation

by Rose | Sep 7, 2018 | Freelance Writing Life

I’ve just come back from a three-week holiday in the UK and Europe. It was an excellent mix of family time, catching up with friends and playing tourist in London, Paris and Barcelona. London Almost as tall as that tower Barcelona My husband says I’m a bit of a...

My copywriter superpower!

by Rose | Oct 3, 2017 | AOB, For Fellow Writers, Freelance Writing Life

A few weeks ago, a copywriter Facebook group that I’m a member of posted a fun quiz to discover your COPYWRITER SUPERPOWER! Could I resist clicking the link? HELL NO! A genius piece of copywriting/marketing to get a bunch of new people on the Lead Quizzes...

How to avoid loneliness when freelancing

by Rose | May 17, 2017 | Freelance Writing Life

Being a freelance writer really is a double-edged sword. Being your own boss: yay! Being on your own all-day, every day: boo! So many freelance writers I know end up disappearing into their own little workaholic bubble. And when you’ve got deadlines looming, or...