Welcome to my freelance musings blog. I’ll be reflecting on freelance experiences and sharing snippets of useful advice.
Make time for ALCS admin – it’s always worth it!
In the latest March 2026 distribution, ALCS paid writers a total of £34,137,132. Don’t miss out – doing ALCS admin pays!
Making time for business planning
It might not be as exciting as working on freelance commissions, but making time for business planning is essential.
Spotting the good moments in your day helps with managing stress
I’ve spoken before about managing stress and how important decompressing after busy periods is. And, I think I’ve found a habit that’s easy to keep up that helps you to see the good in each day, even when it’s been a little testing.
Regularly taking time off and enjoying your breaks away from work
Building into your schedule regular time off is key as is really enjoying it. But without a solid focus on recharging regularly, you can put yourself at risk of burnout.
Lovely feedback can come from some unusual sources (not just your editors)
Lovely feedback is always welcome, even when it comes from unexpected sources such as experts you’ve interviewed.
Deadline stress and why decompressing afterwards is key
Working on quick turnaround commissions can lead to deadline stress especially when things don’t quite go to plan. That’s why decompressing afterwards is also key.