Content writer & copywriter helping small B2B companies
Content writer & copywriter helping small B2B companies
Content writer & copywriter helping small B2B companies
My latest stories about topics I find important to talk about
Living the dream as a free-spirited freelancer, writing from trendy coffee shops with just a laptop and latte, choosing projects aligned with my passions, and steering my schedule—blissful, right? Yet, this is just a mirage in the freelancing desert.
Waiting for my meal at a lunch bar in Groningen, I find myself smiling at the thought of the gripping work project I am rounding off and the so awaited power yoga class tonight. I barely notice the stranger standing by my side, a big smile on his untried face. “What’s your name?” he asks me and follows up with “How old are you?” Caught off guard, I almost retort, …
In the Women’s Month, let’s take a moment to unearth an often swept under the rug discussion about a mental illness that is affecting millions of women all over the world1. A mental illness that, unfortunately, isn’t high on the agenda of the institutions that can make a difference. A mental illness that is on the rise2 and has the second highest mortality rate worldwide3: eating disorders.
As a freelance writer, you use social media to increase your exposure, connect with (new) clients and fellow professionals in your niche, stay up to date with the latest trends, and share your writing projects. But at the same time you feel inadequate and unmotivated as you compare yourself with other writers’ overly contrived success. Your inspiration succumbs to apathy. You use social media to consume more and more content. …