I only remember one writing exercise in high school. We had to pick a passage from a book (I chose To The Wedding by JohnView More
Author: Laura Howarth
Laura Howarth is a freelance writer, content strategist and batting cage owner based in Manchester, UK.
Here’s what no one ever tells you about working from home
As a WFH veteran, I have to say that I’m really enjoying seeing my friends adapt to working from home. You’re all worried about whatView More
Freelance client boundaries you need to adopt
Setting boundaries is one of the best things you can do for your freelance business. When you set freelance client boundaries, everyone knows where theyView More
Freelance writing niches: the case against choosing a niche
Common advice across the freelancing field is that focussing on freelance writing niches can help you to get ahead. The theory is this. When youView More
5 questions to ask yourself to build the best possible client list
My Twitter feed is full of freelancers looking for support. The vast majority are asking the exact same question: how do I get my clientView More
Healthy food to prepare when you’re working from home
The COVID-19 outbreak forced many people to work from home for the first time. From the stories I’ve heard from friends and strangers on Twitter,View More
This is the monthly freelance performance review I swear by
TL;DR Use this freelance performance review template to assess your freelance business every month and identify opportunities for growth. Download the template using the signView More
Tips for working with overseas clients
One of the biggest perks of being a full time freelance writer and business owner is that I get to call the shots. I canView More
Should you name and shame a client for an unpaid invoice?
I’ll preface this article by saying that nothing brings me more joy in life than seeing a freelancer call out their clients for an unpaidView More
5 mistakes all freelancers make in the beginning
This isn’t my first rodeo. And by that, I mean it isn’t my first stint as a freelancer. This is approximately the third chunk ofView More