Gifts for Book Lovers
Gifts for Book Lovers Christmas is right around the corner and that means it’s time for some gift guides. First up on my life is Gifts for Book Lovers. Custom Book Earrings For readers that…
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21 Things I Want to Do in 2021
21 Things I Want to Do in 2021 This time last year I shared a post about 20 things I wanted to do in 2020. Of course, nearly all of those were a write-off since…
5 Shows To Watch When You’re In A Creative Funk
5 Shows To Watch When You’re In A Creative Funk The thing about being a creative person is that you have your highs and lows. You find yourself in this bi-polar zone, most times; on…
How to Pitch to an Editor as a Freelance Journalist
How to Pitch to an Editor as a Freelance Journalist I became a freelance journalist, alongside my full-time role in publishing, in 2018. I am entirely self-taught, having never studied journalism or even attended classes on…
20 Things to Do If You’ve Been Furloughed
20 Things to Do If You’ve Been Furloughed A lot of workers have been furloughed recently, including staff at my company HarperCollins. It’s a shame, but a safety measure that has been put in place…
80 Things to Do During Self Isolation
80 Things to Do During Self Isolation I think we’re all at that point of self-isolation where we’re running out of things to do. Unlike many, I don’t have kids, but like so many my…
10 Side Hustle Ideas for Creatives
10 Side Hustle Ideas for Creatives If you’re a creative – like me – having a side hustle is a great way to utilise some of your outstanding creative energy. But what is the best…
What Skills Does a Marketing Executive Need?
What Skills Does a Marketing Executive Need? I’m currently mentoring a marketing assistant in the publishing industry, and the first question she asked me when we met – beyond, who the hell are you –…
Going Up? Traits You Need To Have To Progress To A Managing Role
Going Up? Traits You Need To Have To Progress To A Managing Role It’s in the name: being a marketing manager means that you are in charge of people. When you are working in a…
How to Handle Blue Monday
How to Handle Blue Monday It’s Blue Monday. Blue Monday is not a holiday or even a real day. It was made up for Sky Travel. Nevertheless, getting the blues (particularly in January) is common, so let’s discuss it.…
How to Write a Standout Cover Letter
How to Write a Standout Cover Letter As someone who has changed jobs multiple times over three years, I have written my fair share of cover letters for publishing. I also worked in recruitment and…
20 Feminist Halloween Costume Ideas
20 Feminist Halloween Costume Ideas Halloween is nearly upon us and I thought I would give everyone a heads up to get their costumes in order! Now as a stringent feminist and I don’t believe we should…
50 Lifestyle Blogpost Ideas
50 Lifestyle Blogpost Ideas I am currently going through a blogging slump but I find that reading these sort of posts really help to inspire me. So I am going to write one today. 50…