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7 Quirky Cafes in Berlin for Creatives
There’s usually two main reasons for drinking coffee in Berlin. You’ve either been out all night enjoying the non-stop party scene and you need a little something to kick start your day, or you’re looking for a space to set up camp and crack on with some work....
Freelance and Travel Lifestyle: July Recap
I like reading monthly recaps that delve into peoples’ lives, don’t you? There’s something enticing about seeing how others live, so imma indulge you guys in this from now on… Lucky you! Instead of just an “I did this, this, this, this, and this” type post each...
How Starting a Blog Can Instantly Boost Your Writing Career
It seems that the world and his/her wife has a blog these days, doesn’t it? There’s enough people harking on about their cats or discussing their daily diets to keep procrastination levels sky high, and it seems like the whole blogosphere is so over-saturated it’s...
What is Professionalism? And How to Not Make Enemies
The word professional is bandied around like nobody’s business. It seems to be the go-to word to add a bit of leverage to any given phrase. Professional writer. Professional singer. Professional tea-lover. Why can’t it just be “writer”, “singer”, or “tea-lover”?...
5 of the Best Cities in Europe for Freelancers
Usually, being a freelancer means you can up sticks to whichever destination suits you best. There’s no location dependence involved and, more often than not, you can save a tonne of money by setting up camp in another country. As most of you know, I spent the last...
7 Qualities of a Successful Freelance Writer
Being a freelance writer is the dream for a lot of people. Waking up at noon, whacking out a sentence or two and getting paid for it doesn’t seem like such a shoddy lifestyle, does it? But whilst there are many good points about being a freelance writer, it’s...
Yes, it’s Possible to Live a Practical Life and Follow Your Passion
From a young age we’re told that we need to go to school to get a good education so we can get a good job so we can support our family. Everything is laid out in stages like checkpoints in a video game. Once we complete each level, we can give ourselves a pat on...
How I Went From Full-Time Employee to Freelance Writer in 1 Month
I really don’t want this to be a “look at me, look what I did!” kind of post, as I think circumstances are different for everyone and there’s no one-size-fits-all way to go from employee to finding your first freelance writing job. I was...
6 Creative Ways to Spice Up Your Daily Routine
Routine. How does that word make you feel? For some of you, I’m guessing it gives you a warm fuzzy feeling, whilst others might be backing away in horror. The truth is, we’re creatures of habit, us humans. No matter how hard we try to shy away from the dreaded...
On Making Decisions and Diving into the Unknown
And, just like that, nine months have passed and I’m looking ahead to what the future holds. If you remember, my moving to Spain was, in part, thanks to a job offer my boyfriend received. His contract ends next week and we still have no idea what the next step is....
How it’s Possible to Make Money as a Travel Writer on Elance
Look, I’m well aware that every writer and his/her wife says you should steer clear of Elance like the plague, but I’ve actually found a sliver of success on there (yes, you can make money as a travel writer on Elance). And no, success does not mean $15 for 500...
Tackling YouTube: Your Travel, Freelancing, and Writing Questions Answered
Facing fears is something I advocate wholeheartedly, though it never seems to get easier. I still get sweaty palms and a dry mouth every time I have to do something outside of my comfort zone, but, more often than not, I'm rewarded with a huge sense of...