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The pressure of being a mum at Christmas (and why there’s no such thing as perfection)
It’s December, aka the craziest month of the year! Even though the shops have been full of Christmas stuff since August, there’s a...
Dec 14, 2023


7 mistakes you’ve probably made on LinkedIn (and how to fix them)
If you’re not getting the results you want from using LinkedIn, there could be a number of reasons why. Having been actively using...
Nov 30, 2023


7 reasons to hire a content writer
Why would you hire a content writer? Anyone can write, right? Of course, you could write your own blogs, social media posts, emails and...
Oct 16, 2023


Who I work with (and who I don't)
As much as I hate to admit it, I'm not the content writer for everyone. If you want a FinTech writer or someone to churn out in-depth...
Sep 24, 2023


How to ensure you never run out of ideas on social media
“Do you ever worry you’ll run out of stuff to say?” I often get asked this question when I tell people I’m active on social media and...
Aug 24, 2023


What's involved in writing a blog?
"Can you just whizz me up a quick 500-word blog?" I get asked this question a lot from prospective clients, and my answer is usually:...
Jul 21, 2023


Top 10 songs for freelance copywriters
Since becoming a freelance copywriter, I’ve learnt a lot about self-employment. From imposter syndrome and being ghosted, to knowing your...
Jun 16, 2023


How to find success on social media
Keeping up appearances on social media is hard work. With so many different social media channels, there’s a huge pressure to be active...
May 21, 2023


What’s the point of a blog?
If you’ve spoken to a copywriter, SEO expert or web designer in the past, they’ll have probably (hopefully) mentioned to you the...
May 12, 2023


The mental load of being a working mum
It’s 9.15pm and I’ve just logged off for the day. Not from my freelance job - I’ve still got to send a couple of emails and schedule my...
May 3, 2023


My year as a writing mum: 2022
What a year 2022 has been! It’s had more twists and turns than an episode of The Traitors! The end of 2021 was quite traumatic for me. On...
Dec 30, 2022


Why the school run isn't a fashion show for mums
I've been doing the school run for almost a year now. And in that time, I’ve never felt any pressure to make an effort or dress to...
Jun 27, 2022


Holidaying with kids: Lessons learnt from a recent trip abroad
Like most people, I’ve missed going abroad on holiday these past couple of years. Pre-Covid, we liked to go abroad once a year and we’ve...
Jun 14, 2022


3 Bluey episodes I can totally relate to as a mum
Kids’ TV is notoriously rubbish – patronising, repetitive, annoying. My kids love those shows, and if it amuses them for 20 minutes while...
Apr 12, 2022


10 things I've learnt since becoming a part-time working mum
When I thought about returning to work after having my first daughter, going part time was really the only option. The cost of childcare...
Mar 30, 2022


How to deal with a toddler meltdown
Meltdowns. Sometimes you can see them coming, other times they come from nowhere. Sometimes they’re easily resolved, and sometimes...
Mar 30, 2022


5 ways to avoid feeling lonely as a new mum
The initial whirlwind has eased, your partner may have gone back to work, and now it’s just you and baby. But despite having an adorable...
Mar 30, 2022


Kids say the funniest things
Kids. They do your head in with their relentless questions. They leave you red-faced when they say something embarrassing in public....
Mar 30, 2022


3 ways to switch off when working from home
I love working from home, but I can find it difficult to switch off at the end of the working day. Sometimes it feels as though the days...
Mar 30, 2022


A working mum is a hero, not a hinderance
Bringing up a child is a tough job in itself, but when a parent also has a day job while keeping their house in order, that kind of...
Mar 30, 2022
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