Working from home inspiration

Just another Massive Monday!

Just another Massive Monday!

Finally everyone’s back at work after the long Christmas and New Year break. And after Black Friday and Small Business Saturday comes Massive Monday! No, surprisingly that’s not a reference to the average body size after all that festive eating and drinking. It’s the first Monday back at work after New Year, and apparently the […]

Organising a freelance Christmas party

Organising a freelance Christmas party

Yep, working from home means no annoying colleagues and an escape from the dreaded office politics. But when the festive season rolls around, you may feel less than celebratory on your own in your home workspace. So why not organise a get-together for fellow freelancers? Christmas is the perfect excuse to take some time off […]

Finding your third space

Finding your third space

A third space is a place that is neither home (first space) or work (second space). It’s another place where you feel comfortable. Not a very accurate term for home workers who might only have one space for both living and working, but I’ll stick with it for now. I bet you’ve sometimes felt the […]

Thursday Treat Time – fantasy shopping

Thursday Treat Time – fantasy shopping

Treats don’t have to cost anything, take up much time or be calorie-laden. Thrifty blogger Penny Golightly is my regular treat partner and today she’s found you another Treat under a Tenner. And if you have enough self-control my Thursday treat won’t cost a penny and will give you a good shot of inspiration. A […]

How to self-publish through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

How to self-publish through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

Recently Frances Evesham described how she wrote her first novel, and today we have more handy information for budding writers. Blogger Emma Jordan has just self-published through KDP and here’s how she did it. Neglecting the laundry and family care of her two-year old both played a significant part! As a writer, I read a […]