The “working for free” debate continues. Last week, I asked the Linkedin hivemind whether creative professionals should work for free. Opinions were mixed, from those staunchly against the notion to those in favour of the longer-term benefits […]
Last week, I asked the Linkedin hivemind – should creatives work for free? Within hours, I was subjected to a flurry of comments from “I’m a huge advocate of working for free” all the way through to […]
Over 111 billion consumer emails are sent every day. Writing a great sales email that people will actually respond to isn’t easy. Especially when you’ve fallen into the habit of making the same mistakes time and time again… Despite […]
So, you’ve written a great piece of content. Be it a case study, white paper, blog article or email newsletter. You feel like it gets across what you do, what you’re selling, and how you can help […]
Back in July, I wrote a post about why we should never stop talking about mental health in the workplace. I wanted people to consider what we can do at work to truly improve the mental health of […]
It seems like everybody who’s anybody has a podcast these days. Choosing the right podcast isn’t always easy and, when you do, there are about 300 episodes to scroll back through. How do you know it’s worth your […]
Back in 2017, I wrote a slightly preachy article about “being good” inspired by my time working in a corporate office. Not a day would go by without someone declining a biscuit or even milk in their tea because […]
When I bought an Earlybird ticket for TedxNewcastle back in June, I didn’t know what to expect. I figured for £30, a few talks at Gateshead’s beautiful Sage would be worth it, and boy was I right?! Founded by […]
This is the third in a series of articles for #OctoberWrites. I’m writing every weekday this month sharing content design tips, mental health tidbits and insights into freelance life. In light of the BBC’s recent piece about why […]
This is the third article in a series entitled #OctoberWrites. I’m writing every weekday in October, sharing content and web design tips, mental health thoughts and insights into freelance life. Today’s article is less personal than yesterday’s overshare. […]
