Following on from the first week of Camp NaNoWriMo, the start of the second week was a slow one when it came to trying to reach my word count target. However, there has been a lot of success, interesting twists in the story, along with illness and my birthday. This has all led to a
Most writers will have trouble with writer’s block at some point in their lives. Currently, I have a list of ideas that I would like to explore but have been uninspired to write about them. When consulting the internet, I was informed that possible reasons for writer’s block could include fear anxiety, a life change,
Camp NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. This is a challenge that happens twice a year, in which you can choose a goal and spend the whole month trying to write a book. July’s is a more lenient version of November’s NaNoWriMo which has a set limit and working pace. I saw through watching
I never really know how to tell people I have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (T.O.S). Whenever I do tell people, they seem to just look at me blankly as if they’re thinking: “but you don’t look like you have a disability”; “but you’re a swimmer?” or “that’s a bit extra for pins and needles”. How do
Have you ever wondered what its like to up and leave your job? Maybe you’re feeling unmotivated or lost. Well that’s ok. A lot of people feel like that in their job, and I did too. I made the decision to leave my job as Marketing Assistant in December. I didn’t have a job to
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Professional photographer Manon was a guest speaker at House 21’s Blogging Workshop & Brunch in Cardiff in March where she treated all the brunchers to an insight into what she does as a photographer to ensure her picture pop. Here are her go-to starting points to help you amplify your blog photos for that professional,
Picture this, you’re freaking out as your dissertation is due marking the end of university days. The ripest of your class have secured graduate programmes, while you face the prospect of returning to your mindless receptionist job. That was me. At the time, I was faced with crippling fear and anxiety over being left behind
I want to help you kickstart your own blog or social media accounts by sharing some blog photography tips that have enabled me to attract brand collaborations with well-known companies including Dunelm, Baylis & Harding, Swan, Talking Tables and Craig & Rose Paints within 18 months of blogging. Let’s be honest, if being noticed and
Recently, after a turbulent couple of months, I started a brand-new job. I was excited. I felt proud of my new job role. I was really looking forward to getting back into a routine, meeting new people and getting stuck into a new challenge that will push me and help me to grow. But I
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Following on from the first week of Camp NaNoWriMo, the start of the second week was a slow one when it came to trying to reach my word count target. However, there has been a lot of success, interesting twists in the story, along with illness and my birthday. This has all led to a very interesting and yet productive…
Most writers will have trouble with writer’s block at some point in their lives. Currently, I have a list of ideas that I would like to explore but have been uninspired to write about them. When consulting the internet, I was informed that possible reasons for writer’s block could include fear anxiety, a life change, the end of a project…
Camp NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. This is a challenge that happens twice a year, in which you can choose a goal and spend the whole month trying to write a book. July's is a more lenient version of November's NaNoWriMo which has a set limit and working pace. I saw through watching YouTube videos that this was…
I never really know how to tell people I have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (T.O.S). Whenever I do tell people, they seem to just look at me blankly as if they’re thinking: “but you don’t look like you have a disability”; “but you’re a swimmer?” or “that’s a bit extra for pins and needles”. How do you tell someone who you’ve…
Have you ever wondered what its like to up and leave your job? Maybe you’re feeling unmotivated or lost. Well that’s ok. A lot of people feel like that in their job, and I did too. I made the decision to leave my job as Marketing Assistant in December. I didn’t have a job to go straight in to, but…
We all know that social media is a great way to promote your business and create online excitement. It does not matter what type of business you have – with or without office space, a shop, an online store or if you sell products or services. Using social media to create more buzz is something all business owners, entrepreneurs or…
Professional photographer Manon was a guest speaker at House 21's Blogging Workshop & Brunch in Cardiff in March where she treated all the brunchers to an insight into what she does as a photographer to ensure her picture pop. Here are her go-to starting points to help you amplify your blog photos for that professional, sharp style: Always use…
Picture this, you’re freaking out as your dissertation is due marking the end of university days. The ripest of your class have secured graduate programmes, while you face the prospect of returning to your mindless receptionist job. That was me. At the time, I was faced with crippling fear and anxiety over being left behind while my peers started kick-ass…
I want to help you kickstart your own blog or social media accounts by sharing some blog photography tips that have enabled me to attract brand collaborations with well-known companies including Dunelm, Baylis & Harding, Swan, Talking Tables and Craig & Rose Paints within 18 months of blogging. Let’s be honest, if being noticed and getting a ‘yes’ from big…
Recently, after a turbulent couple of months, I started a brand-new job. I was excited. I felt proud of my new job role. I was really looking forward to getting back into a routine, meeting new people and getting stuck into a new challenge that will push me and help me to grow. But I was also very nervous to…