Describing dyspraxia: in my own words

May 23, 2022

In the middle of the pandemic, I had a great idea: Why not create an infographic graphic describing my dyspraxia in my own words and make it a pinned tweet? The graphic itself had record levels of engagement on Twitter, but it was missing something important:...

The reality of trying to get your book published as a disabled author

Mar 25, 2022

An excerpt, originally published in Conscious Being. In 2019 I started to write a book One year later, I finished that book and pitched it to agents and publishers. The reality of publishing at the time made it seem like the right time to get my story in the hands of...

What I wish I knew as a neurodiverse person when I started to freelance

Sep 20, 2021

On Friday, a tweet showed up in my feed that felt like a bit of an insult to not only me but anyone who is either a professional creative or works remotely. That tweet claimed that young people were throwing their career away by working from home. It also made a...

A quick catch-up: and why I haven’t written anything on this blog in a while

May 10, 2021

I think we're long overdue for a quick catch-up. Sorry, dear reader to talk to you like you're a friend who moved to a different country and I haven't seen you since before COVID started. Honestly, though... the abandoned feeling my blog was starting to get feels a...

Lessons from COVID times: how this has changed my priorities

Jan 4, 2021

Just like most of my peers, clients, and family COVID times has forced a huge mindset shift. No matter how much or how little this has affected you, it's still a reminder of the fragility of everything from health and wellbeing to our livelihoods actually are. Not to...

Masking my neurodiversity in a remote work environment

Dec 14, 2020

What is neurodiversity masking?Lately, on a deeply philosophical level, I have slowly been changing my mind about masking my neurodiversity. And no, I'm not talking about the face mask we all wear on our faces for protection from COVID-19. However, something about...

How neurodiversity has helped me relate to clients

Sep 28, 2020

For the past six years, I have worked with clients and helped them figure out their social media strategy, tactics for growing their email list, and written/ edited more web pages and blog posts than I can count. I also am a person who has one of many types of...

A neurodiverse woman’s perspective on the push for diversity in publishing

Sep 14, 2020

For several months, I’ve been working on a manuscript for my memoir: “Growing Up With Dyspraxia”. As the title illustrates, it’s a true story of growing up with a neurological disability with a very serious underdiagnosis problem. Although it’s not exactly rare. My...

The creative professional’s guide to active waiting

Aug 31, 2020

I'm a little too used to waiting. Although I've got a competitive writing portfolio and have the unique opportunity to make a lot of really fun and ambitious media appearances. Yet there's a lot of waiting in between. If I simply gave up while waiting or crossed my...

How I fight against zoom fatigue: lessons from living on Zoom

Aug 17, 2020

I had zoom fatigue before there was a word for it.  Thanks to the pandemic, I practically live on Zoom. Last week, I experienced zoom fatigue and I opted out of a few zoom events. This made a significant amount of difference. But that's not the first time I've...

How my relationship with social media is changing

Jun 29, 2020

In my first year of university, my relationship with social media was extremely strong. Facebook and Twitter were new and exciting things. I was living in a college dormitory at the time and I was hooked. Meanwhile, my blog was brand new, and I was writing posts about...

Dangers of perfectionism in content creation (and what to do about it)

Jun 8, 2020

As a person with a disability, the dangers of perfectionism have always been very real for me. Because I've worked a hundred times harder than people without my disability to achieve everything from results to success. As a recovering perfectionist, I know this can a...

The Rosie Writing Space approach to blogging

May 25, 2020

The Rosie Writing Space approach to blogging is different than my approach to blogging for my clients. Because the goals and interests of every blog are different. Last year, I reached the ten year anniversary of my blog. So I wanted to share my approach to blogging,...

How I met the person who is the mentor for my book

May 11, 2020

I've been getting a lot of questions lately about how I got a mentor for the novel I'm writing. Now that I'm almost done writing my first draft, I wanted to share on a different platform the story behind how that actually happened. Because some of you might be...

A beginner’s guide to effective communication with your remote freelancers

Apr 21, 2020

Communication problems are one of the most common barriers remote freelancers face when dealing with their clients. Sometimes, these issues revolve around the client's lack of understanding of what the average freelancer schedule looks like. But that's not always the...

Valuable sales lessons learned from my first souk experience

Mar 31, 2020

My husband and I just returned from a trip to Morocco, and one of the things I've been meaning to write about was my first souk experience. In a nutshell, Souks are Arab markets. They're high-stimuli, fast-paced environments where no price is set in stone unless you...

How writing my first novel has influenced my blogging

Feb 24, 2020

Not everyone knows this but I'm writing my first novel. At first, it was something that I was doing in my spare time with no actual plan. Then, a professional editor who agreed to mentor me throughout the manuscript development process. Suddenly, I feel like I'm...

Blog post idea sources that can generate quality content

Feb 10, 2020

If you want to come up with a blog post idea that attracts attention, knowing your audience is key. Although there are a lot of different ways to uncover their interests. In fact, some platforms are more effective than others. Not to mention, content creation isn't a...

The origin story behind my freelance business: 5 years later

Jan 20, 2020

In my freelance business, I've learned a lot from my mistakes. This is the story of how it all began. A powerful influence on me are my parents. They're two creatives who went from barely “getting by” to thriving. My father,  is an actor who has been in a ton of...

Content creation questions you need to ask when producing new content

Jan 6, 2020

When dealing with clients who want to start a blog  I ask a lot of content creation questions . Because far too often, they choose to blog not because they're convinced that blogging is a good fit for them, but because their peers are doing it (and it works for them)....

A brief Q& A with LadyBossBlogger, Elaine Rau

Dec 9, 2019

Currently, LadyBossBlogger, Elaine Rau and I follow each other on Twitter. However, following her work and her blog was about a lot more than just adding yet another person to my follower count. Because we have one thing in common: a passionate dedication to helping...

Why I’m switching to a bi-weekly blog publishing schedule

Nov 25, 2019

After careful consideration, I'm switching to a bi-weekly publishing schedule, and will no longer be releasing weekly blog posts. More likely than not, you're probably assuming that it has something to do with the fact that I'm still a solopreneur. And you're not...

The myth about flexibility: what the freelance schedule looks like

Nov 12, 2019

The myth about flexiability exists, because we live in a society that has just as many 9-to-5 workers as independent entrepreneurs and freelancers. So there are far too many misconceptions out there about what working with an independent freelancer is like. I first...

How to talk to everyone in your life about blogging

Nov 5, 2019

When you talk to people in your life about blogging, not everyone's going to get it. But that's okay. However, because emotional support matters, you need to convince the people you spend the most time with. What's the value of talking to everyone in your life about...

What content creators really want when they talk about being authentic

Oct 8, 2019

When I went to Blog It Toronto, everyone expressed an interest in being authentic. Although I know what that means to me, I learned over the course of that evening that it means something different to every blogger. Because if there's one thing we all have in common,...

Misconceptions about freelancing, based on five years of experience

Oct 1, 2019

Recently, I shared my take on the misconceptions about flexibility and freelancing. Now that I’ve had an open discussion about how I work, I want to share the harsh truths about freelancing that aren’t common knowledge. Because I’d be richer than Bill Gates, if...

How my experiences running have influenced my client work

Sep 24, 2019

My very first experiences running started in the fourth grade. Back then, I joined the school's cross country team. Then, when I was a teenager I joined the track and field team. That's when I did long-distance races at the provincial level. However, in my...

My journey towards putting community first & why it matters

Aug 14, 2019

I'm deeply driven by my desire to be community-focused. In fact, I started my first blog, because I wanted to build a supportive community. Back then, I felt a bit like an outsider. Because there were so few communities I could relate to.  So I was determined to build...

How I prepare for/ lead my content strategy sessions

Jul 30, 2019

My approach to my content strategy is a direct response to my experiences with my clients. In fact, when I first started freelancing I started off as just a writer. But then I realized that my clients needed a lot more than "just" that. There were key questions to...

How human connection can sell anything better than an ad

Jul 22, 2019

Chances are you've seen this approach to selling anything before. And I think a great example of this showed up in an ad on my Facebook Feed recently. The promise was basically this: a course that teaches people how to sell anything without content creation, lead...

Instant gratification is a lie. Here’s what makes content creation successful

Jul 16, 2019

Instant gratification is a consistant temptation. But why is this the case? According to Quora Creative, 57% of marketers are struggling to accurately measure the performance of their blog content. This leads to instant gratification rearing its ugly little head. And...

I’m not a lawyer. Here’s how I learned to write my contract.

Jul 10, 2019

[ReviewDisclaimer]It started with a demand for my contract. I had just got started writing for a brand that was so large that everyone knew exactly who they were. And so did their mothers...and grandmothers. So, I wanted to make a good impression. I also wanted to...

What I learned from confronting a fear related insecurity about my age

Jun 25, 2019

Working around people's fear related insecurities is a central part of what I do. Because when your job is to help people articulate their ideas and connect with an audience fear is inevitable.So, why are fear related anxieties so common?Fear related struggles of...

Cafeteria Monologue: a never before seen monologue I wrote

Jun 18, 2019

I republished this post on June 17th 2019 to celebrate 10 years of blogging. It was originally published on February 15th 2010. When this was first published, I was living on campus at York University's Glendon College Campus. Since I didn't have kitchen access, I had...

My blog turned 10 yesterday & how it changed my life (in a good way)

Jun 11, 2019

On June the 10th, my blog turned 10, and I'm feeling very reflective. Because when I was a guest mentor on a Twitter chat, I learned something important. A lot of peoples' assumptions about what making money off blogging are misguided. In fact, they assume that it...

How explaining blogging to someone with no internet influenced me

May 28, 2019

An eye-opening experience for me was explaining blogging to someone with no internet access. Because explaining blogging to a family member that doesn't know what blogging is changed how I sell the value of what I do.Explaining blogging to those who have no experience...

The most important mindset shift needed for getting critiqued by strangers

Apr 30, 2019

If you're not used to being critiqued by strangers, it can be a bit intimidating. In fact, I know that from experience. Because I used to be just like you. When I flashback to my first time submitting my writing to editors, it was nerve-wracking. FYI: It didn't help...

Saying “goodbye” to your launch anxiety: what it takes to overcome it

Apr 16, 2019

It's normal to feel launch anxiety for everything from product and service launches, to the release of your first blog or podcast. Because it takes guts to put yourself out there. Especially if what you're offering is personal and meaningful to you. But before we dive...

What selling blueberries as a kid taught me about being current

Apr 2, 2019

I learned a lot about being current and in-tune with your customer needs and values when I was only four years old.  At the time, my family and I were living in a Nova Scotia town called Wolfville. My dad got a job at a theatre there, so my entire family moved there...

Embarrassing mistakes we make when branding our businesses

Mar 26, 2019

Branding our businesses can lead to a lot of damaging distractions. Especially because it forces people to make decision about how things look and feel.So, what does branding your businesses actually involve?According to Braid creative: If your brand is the first...

The most important memories of podcasting so far (and what I learned)

Mar 12, 2019

My memories of podcasting in the early days are a combination of positive and negative. I met a lot of amazing people and had some great conversations. But sometimes I felt like giving up on podcasting because, from time to time, technology refused to cooperate. One...

Why you absolutely need to limit the reach of your online platforms & how to get ironclad results

Feb 26, 2019

Why should you limit your reach of your online platforms? The best part of doing that is you'll have more time for activities – like blogging! But really, it's about picking and choosing platforms that produce the most results.Why should you limit the reach of your...

Why not making time for blogging may actually lead to the failure of your blog. And how to stop yourself from doing that!

Jan 29, 2019

Making time for blogging is harder than it looks. In fact, a few weeks ago I wrote about my own experiences taking a blogging break. In that article, I admitted that I got to the point that making time for blogging became challenging. Yet it wasn't always that way....

How to make a blog post worth sharing. A proven formula for tremendous results that people actually love.

Jan 22, 2019

What makes a blog post worth sharing? That's likely the question on your mind if you're thinking of: launching a blog, hiring a blogger, or both! Because you don't want to face the same consequences as a small business owner I met recently.This business owner was...

Why reusing your blog content is really great for business and six highly recommended methods that you need to try for powerful results

Jan 15, 2019

Reusing your blog content is a great way to consistently produce new material; even when you're not sure what to write about. According to Melyssa Griffin: Repurposing is when you take a piece of content and then use it to create other forms of media, like social...

What are the blogging advantages for small businesses?

Jan 8, 2019

The blogging advantages for small businesses aren't easy to spot. Especially if you don't know what you're looking for. Because of a lack of time and resources, some miss out on what a great relationship building tool it can be. A great example of this is a recent...

Why I stopped blogging (for a bit) & the most important takeaway from that experience you’ll want to hear about first

Dec 31, 2018

What happens if you stop blogging for a little bit? In the spring of 2018, I found out the hard way.Because I had to stop blogging temporarily… And it wasn’t because of the results I was getting or even the level of engagement. In fact, everything from.. My...

The secret to a remarkable blog launch: Why you need to successfully build relationships with people that absolutely love you

Dec 10, 2018

One of the most intimidating parts of your blog launch is the fact that there are millions of blogs on the internet. So far too many businesses prepping for their blog launch, can't help but ask themselves how they're different than everyone else. If that sounds far...

What you need to communicate when hiring a blogger to get great results

Dec 3, 2018

Hiring a blogger is all about communication. Because if you're not able to communicate what you're looking for, you'll likely not get the results you're looking for. And I say this for one very simple reason: when I look back at the client experiences that were "not...

Valuable lessons learned from refusing to introduce myself as a writer & how you can see yourself that way in a crowded niche is a surprisingly good idea

Nov 12, 2018

I have identified as a writer for as long as I can remember but when I became a professional writer I had to learn a lot quickly about what it took to sell the value of being a writer to business owners. But don't get me wrong, I didn't abandon that idea entirely. I...

How Buffer’s transparency approach changed my life in the best possible way

Nov 5, 2018

Transparency is a huge part of Buffer's values and it continues to inspire me to be as open with others as I possibly can. According to Buffer, their focus on transparency boils down to a few different principles: Taking pride in opportunities to share beliefs,...

Costly business blog mistakes that are popular and costing you a sale

Oct 29, 2018

 Business blogs are becoming increasingly common. Especially in B2B industries. B2B, for those of you who don't know this is the following: Businesses that sell products or service to other businesses. However, some business blogs are getting better results than...

Why I started blogging & how it changed my life

Oct 22, 2018

I wanted to share why I started blogging for one, very simple reason: I feel like I've talked extensively about why you might want to blog, (or not start a blog). But the one thing I haven't talked enough about my own personal, motivations behind falling in love with...

How I manage to maintain boundaries in a healthy way with my clients

Oct 15, 2018

Do you want to maintain boundaries with your clients? And why exactly is maintaining boundaries so important?I think Copyblogger summed this up perfectly. If you respect and maintain boundaries (more specifically your own), clients will respect yours as well. And...

How to not be annoying on Facebook & actually make your followers excited to see your latest post

Aug 7, 2018

My feelings about Facebook are pretty mixed. In fact, I both love Facebook and hate it. However, I'm in a good mood today... so, let's start with why I love Facebook. Honestly, the only thing that keeps me from deleting my account is Facebook's "groups" feature. That,...

How I “do all the things” as a one-person show

Jul 2, 2018

As you probably already know, I'm a one-person business.  More specifically, I'm a one-person business who has all the following to consider: My content: not just this blog but also a podcast My client work, and all the...

How my local tea sommelier’s sales process makes an impact

Apr 16, 2018

My local tea sommelier's sales process is something that I think all small businesses can learn something from. Because it perfectly sums up the one advantage of choosing an independent small business instead of a large, international retailer. Don't get me wrong....

Why admitting that you asked for professional advice is a remarkable thing to do

Mar 20, 2018

Professional advice is good for business. More specifically... admitting that you don't know everything when it comes to your business, and asking for help, either through: Asking questions via an on/offline Group Or... hiring someone to help you work through a...

Simple advice on getting to know your audience and providing value

Mar 5, 2018

Providing value is the most important part of any copywriter's job. Because all businesses need to do it to sell products and services. But how does providing value even work? It's all about the audience & their needs, interests, and concerns. And then you take...

What happy customers and updated websites have in common

Feb 26, 2018

Updated websites are a lot more important than you think. Because all it takes is 50 Milliseconds for someone to form an opinion about your website. How this applies to updated websites: Updated websites, especially frequently updated websites keep your brand relevant...

The best places to share blog posts if you want awesome results

Feb 12, 2018

Ever wondered what the best places to share blog posts are? A lot depends on what works best for your audience. However, getting the best results is a long-term process. In fact, blog content and content marketing programs have a lifespan of nearly two years. And this...

How to address your doubts when you want to be an entrepreneur

Jan 22, 2018

The following is a guest post from Josh Elkin. Your doubts are holding you back. But you’ve dreamed of it for years: One day you’ll leave your dead-end job in the mailroom and become your own boss. Why your doubts are holding you back: In your mind, your dream is...

What is the definition of valuable content for your company blog?

Jan 15, 2018

The definition of valuable blog content confuses the heck out of most my clients. In fact, it's one of the top reasons why their business blogs fail.  And that's a problem worth addressing because the average reader spends only 37 seconds reading a blog post. So if...

How to stick out amongst the competition when publishing a blog post

Jan 8, 2018

Publishing a blog post? Here's something you need to keep in mind: You can't just hit publish and hope for the best. Because the number of bloggers is expected to reach 31.7 million in 2020. What do these stats mean for your interest in publishing a blog post? I...

Client Call Anxiety Guide for Anxious Freelancers

Dec 4, 2017

Client call anxiety is far too common, especially among novice freelancers. And if you've ever felt: Terrified of getting on the phone with a new client. Or...a little worried when your client says "we need to talk". Then you know exactly what client call anxiety...

Pitching without fear, no matter how confident you feel

Nov 27, 2017

Pitching without fear is tough for new freelancers especially. Because it's too damn easy to get caught up in how much more experience everyone else has. But it's important to remember that the intimidation aspect of pitching is also about the system that's in place...

The why statement: why it’s important & how to construct your own

Nov 20, 2017

The why statement should be your company's top priority, and an important part of your marketing material. And if you don't have one already, or you're not happy with it, you need to take the time to make it true to your brand and engaging for your audience. Because...

Successful expert roundups on your blog & organizing them on your blog

Nov 13, 2017

Successful expert roundups are a useful reader & community building activity. But what's an expert roundup anyways? Hubspot offers the following definition: An expert roundup is a collection of quotes or interviews from people in your niche. Each participant is an...

Marketing strategies that 11 entrepreneurs use in their biz

Oct 30, 2017

Marketing strategies, and finding ones actually work, can be daunting for novice freelancers. Because there are so many to choose from! And that often makes it far too tempting to sign up for every possible option. However, marketing isn't a "one-size-fits-all"...

What you need know about the working from home lifestyle

Oct 23, 2017

The following is a guest post from writer Lucy Wyndham. It wasn’t exactly my plan to start working from home. It just happened. After ten years of teaching, I needed a break. As a mom of two girls, life can get complicated; so the idea of having more control over my...

Writing portfolio essentials for attracting new clients

Oct 9, 2017

Writing portfolio essentials include a lot more than just writing samples (believe it or not). Because when you create or update your writing portfolio, you have to keep your reader's need in mind. And this involves showing potential clients what you're capable of....

Free Work, or more specifically writing for free: when is it a good idea?

Oct 2, 2017

Free work is one of those things that triggers a lot of anger. And...well...understandably so. We live in an age of unpaid internships and an overwhelming amount of debt. So of course people get angry when they're asked to work for free! So when should you accept free...

Client Onboarding best practices: How to Avoid Clients From Hell

Sep 25, 2017

Client onboarding best practices are what will protect you from terrible client experiences like this client story that a client from hell user submitted: Client onboarding best practices & how they work: There are a lot of articles online about attracting their...

Pitching businesses: How Not to Do It

Sep 18, 2017

Pitching businesses is something that you'll very, very likely have to do at least once, as a professional creative. And I used to be really bad at it. But the good news is that I learned from my mistakes. Advantages of pitching businesses: A while ago, I wrote about...

Hiring copywriters: a brief intro to working with them

Aug 7, 2017

Hiring copywriters can be daunting. Because more and more businesses are doing it. And content production is on the rise. However, despite the rise of content production, not enough people understand the value & process involved in copywriting. Hiring copywriters:...

Guest Posting Wisely: How to Say Yes to the Right Opportunity

Jul 17, 2017

Guest posting wisely isn't always easy to do. Because there is a lot of blogs to choose from.  But...unfortunately, not enough of them are worth the time and effort. But the ones that are high quality, the really worthwhile ones are very picky about who can write for...

Freelancing Lessons & Insight Based on Three Years of Experience

Jul 10, 2017

If you're looking for freelancing lessons and insight I have a lot to share. Because I've done something that not a lot of people have done: Got to year three of the journey. Sure, I feel like there's so much left to learn. But that's been a pretty consistent feeling...

Blogging BeFunky Style: Why it’s good for blogging newbies

Jul 4, 2017

Blogging BeFunky style might be a good option for you if... The learning curve and cost of Photoshop are a bit intimidating. Especially if blogging is unexplored territory! Blogging BeFunky Style: What it's like BeFunky is an online photo editor, design tool, and...

The secret to writing a great blog post hook

Jun 19, 2017

A blog post hook is what decides if a reader keeps on reading, or hits the back button. But what the heck is it, anyway? There are literally hundreds of definitions of the hook available, but Joseph Finder's definition is the most straightforward. And it goes like...

WordPress Blog Content Mistakes You Might Make

Jun 12, 2017

Wordpress blog content mistakes are worth talking about. But why is that the case? Because Wordpress.org is the most popular blogging platform, according to WPBeginners.org. And it makes a lot of sense. Because the setup time is minimal and you don't have to be a...

Blogger Networking & How/Where to Pull it Off

Jun 5, 2017

Blogger networking will get you in front of the right audience, and maybe even lead to a high-quality, long-term client relationship. Because if you have mutual audiences and mutual goals... Working together will be a win/win situation for: You And the blogger you're...

What to do if no one is reading your blog posts

May 29, 2017

Blog posts are about a lot more than just writing the post, and hitting "publish". Especially if you started a blog with a really specific goal in mind. And if you have anything besides a personal blog that's super important! Looking at the big picture of your...

Pricing based on fear disadvantages & solutions

May 22, 2017

Pricing based on fear is something I see freelancers do far too often. And it started with an email that went like this.... And that email really got me thinking. Because after that, I started to see anxieties about pricing show up in multiple Facebook groups. And the...

Blogs that are good for business

May 15, 2017

Blogs are something I read a lot of. But the thing is, you have to look really carefully to find the ones that aren't a huge waste of time. Because unfortunately, with the growing need for content, there's far too much fluff content on the internet. And if your goal...

Guest posting Advice From 11 entrepreneurs

May 8, 2017

Guest posting on popular blogs is a lot more effective than referral traffic, according to HubSpot. A few weeks ago, I reflected on some of the most common types of pitches I get. And I could talk for hours about my own experiences with guest pitching. Challenges of...

Relationship based content: why it’s important

Apr 10, 2017

Relationship based marketing content treats readers like people rather than dollar signs. And, if you want to not turn people off with icky salesman tactics it's a worthwhile approach to every piece of content that you...

Fear: is it holding you back? Why fear changed my path

Apr 3, 2017

Fear is an important part of your success. In fact, every time I talk to people who are thinking of giving freelancing a shot, they talk about it a lot. What kinds of fear am I talking about? Typically, the kinds of fear I hear about is one big fear of the unknown....

Branding essentials for online businesses on a budget

Mar 27, 2017

Branding is likely something you're feeling the pressure to do if you're an online business. Because, in all likelihood, you're probably feeling the pressure to stick out in a sea of sameness. Branding: what is it? The goal of your branding is to celebrate all of the...

Interviews done right: how to lead your own

Mar 20, 2017

Interviews. Let's just say I've done a lot of them. And if you run your own blog, or just want to think of a new way to engage with your readers online, this is something that you might find yourself doing in the future. There's a very specific art to...

Social Media Secrets: Here’s How I post multiple times per day

Mar 13, 2017

Social media isn't something you have to log into multiple times per day to master.  And my whole approach to social media reflects that. Because the truth is, even though I seem like I'm on it multiple times per day, I'm not actually. How I hack social media: All I...

Pitching tactics: how to pitch a blogger

Mar 6, 2017

Pitching is something I do a lot. And I've dealt with a lot of bloggers. When it goes well, I get more readers, followers, and visits to my website. When it doesn't go well, um...let's just say I learn something from the experience. Pitching done 100% wrong: I get far...

Confidence in a sea of sameness: How To Rock it

Feb 27, 2017

Confidence is lot more of an important part of this whole freelancing thing than you think. Because the truth is, being one of many can be pretty scary. For instance, I had a few great networking experiences recently. And then I had one that was epically bad. But why...

Clients: Where to find them without using job boards

Feb 20, 2017

Clients aren't easy to find. And a lot of freelancers see job boards as a quick and easy solution. Although I've occasionally found good opportunities on job boards, they're far too competitive. Because the truth is, you're often competing against hundreds of other...

Why you might not be ready to blog

Feb 13, 2017

Starting a blog isn't the right choice for every single business.   In fact, you're probably surprised I'm saying that because I'm a content creator. The assumptions about starting a blog Last week I went to a networking event filled with startups and entrepreneurs....

Blogging advantages: Why you might want to start a blog

Feb 6, 2017

Blogging has become an extremely popular content marketing tool. But is it the right tool for everyone? Not necessarily – but it can be an extremely beneficial for building long-term customer relationships if it's right for your business.Blogging – Is it right for...

Blog FAQ: what to do when you have no idea what to blog about

Jan 30, 2017

Coming up with ideas for your blog's editorial calendar can be challenging. In fact, on Eden Fried's blog, two bloggers admitted that having no idea what to blog about is a really common excuse for deciding not to start a blog. You're probably not the only one who's...

Shy Freelancer’s guide to networking events

Jan 23, 2017

In school, I was a typical shy kid. Teachers would often: Comment on my lack of participation Be concerned about the fact I wasn't making a lot of friends However, the reality was that I only wanted to speak when I had something to say. Not to mention, I was perfectly...

FAQ pages that ask the right questions: get it right

Jan 16, 2017

FAQ pages. How important are they really? If you ask Google that question, it's actually a 50/50 split for both sides of the argument. Here's what happened when I searched for other people's opinions on FAQ pages: But why is this the case? Because all businesses have...

What’s new with my business this year

Jan 9, 2017

2017 is nearly two weeks old, and I've already introduced a lot of new stuff to my business. So, I wanted to take a second to let you, my lovely readers, know exactly what's coming next. I spent some well-deserved quiet time, hanging out in a house that my family now...

My top four stock image site recommendations

Jan 2, 2017

Stock photography is something I know a lot about. And you know what I see more than anything? People who can't even stand to see the words "stock" and "photos" come out of someone's mouth. And honestly, I don't blame them at all.  The good news is that not all stock...

Editing blog content: the step-by-step guide

Dec 26, 2016

Editing your blog content is extremely important. But why is that the case? Because blogs are the 5th most trusted source for accurate online information.  As a blog content editor, you're putting on a lot of hats.  Double-checking essentials, such as spelling,...

My social media guide to twitter

Dec 19, 2016

Social media is a powerful tool. However, I'm by no means implying that you should apply the school of thought, shown in the video below, to your marketing campaigns. Just in case you're unfamiliar with The Onion, please keep in mind that this video is satire:...

How I produce engaging content

Dec 13, 2016

Marketers that blog are 13x more likely to enjoy a positive return on investment. However, that accomplishment won't happen unless you get to know your audience, and produce content that's relevant to their needs and interests. When I first started blogging, I assumed...

How I got my first testimonials: a step-by-step guide

Dec 6, 2016

Testimonials can be a bit intimidating to ask for, and also to write because it's a form of constructive criticism and feedback. And guess what? I definitely felt that way, the first time I asked my clients for testimonials. But then I faced my fear and tried asking...

The How-To Guide To Writing Your First About Page

Nov 29, 2016

Far too often people find the process of writing an about page terrifying because talking about yourself and doing justice to everything that you have to offer isn't the easiest thing in the world to do. And I totally get that, in fact, that's something that...

What other options do I have if I want to join a mastermind group?

Nov 22, 2016

For the past two weeks, we've talked about mastermind groups pros & cons, and how you can join these groups via Facebook. However, we missed out on one, crucial part of the mastermind group discussion: you don't actually have to have a Facebook account or actually...

How to join a mastermind group

Nov 15, 2016

Last week I discussed what creative masterminds are & why they're important. Mastermind groups are freaking fantastic because you'll get support and feedback from people that really get what you're going through. And that's really important because freelancing can...

Why creative masterminds are awesome and lead to personal growth

Nov 8, 2016

One of the best parts of being on Facebook is having easy access to creative mastermind groups; However, if you've never been part of a mastermind group before, you might be wondering what it is. Fortunately, the Success Alliance offers the following definition:...

Freelance and travel: How to do both

Nov 1, 2016

About 22% of the self-employed population works primarily from home, and the number of work from home, but not self-employed, workers has grown significantly since 2005. As a result, the idea of being able to work from anywhere in the world has also become a lot more...

Here’s what you can do about creative burn-out

Oct 25, 2016

According to a German study, 65% of freelancers have experienced burnout related symptoms, compared to 43% of traditional employees. In other words, burnout amongst creative freelancers is far too common. I remember my first experience with burn-out. In fact, I...

How to run a freelance business​ while going to school

Oct 18, 2016

Freelancing is popular with students because it's extremely flexible. However, non-freelancers often misunderstand what it means to have a lot of flexibility. Any freelancer that's worked with more than one client will tell you that there's a lot more to their work...

Why elevator pitches are important and how to create your own

Oct 11, 2016

If you're interested in, or currently sell a product or service you need a really good elevator pitch. But what the heck is an elevator pitch? There are a lot of different definitions out there, but Investopedia explains it best: (Elevator pitch) is a slang term used...

Tips for beginners on working with a blogger

Oct 4, 2016

Companies who blog receive 97% more links to their website. However, not everyone has the time, money, skills, or resources to blog on a regular basis, especially if you're my typical clientele! Busy business owners and marketing professionals often hire bloggers....

Four Things I learned from the Freelance to Freedom Project's Get Clients Fast Challenge

Sep 27, 2016

Last week I participated in the Get Clients Fast Challenge, and it was an incredibly eye-opening experience. The Get Client Fast Challenge is exactly what it sounds like, a five-day challenge, which was intended to attract the attention of new clients by the end of...

Stock photography best practices

Sep 20, 2016

Stock photography. If you've read a brochure, website, or any kind of marketing content that includes visuals then you've likely seen it before. However, there's way too much hate out there about stock photography and I totally get it! Here's an image that showed up...

My take on producing authentic content online

Sep 13, 2016

The gig economy's popularity is exploding and that's both a good thing and a bad thing. It's a good thing because I think remote work is pretty awesome, and I'm excited about its future. Yet, the growing popularity of the gig economy also puts a lot of pressure on...

How can creative entrepreneurs make friends with like minded people?

Sep 6, 2016

The one thing that's not talked about enough is the isolation aspect of freelancing. Unfortunately, the average work-from-home creative entrepreneur can go an entire day without talking to a single human being. For those of you, that have never given freelancing a...

Do you want to work with a blogger? Here’s what to look out for.

Aug 30, 2016

Blogging is the new, cool thing to do because there are numerous benefits. The benefits of blogging include everything from organically driving traffic to your website, to attracting new audiences via social media. Every time you write a new blog post you're adding a...

How to cope with imposter syndrome

Aug 23, 2016

First of all, what is impostor syndrome? Impostor Syndrome, according to Forbes involves: Having to live with the nagging feeling of being "found out" as not being talented, or deserving, or experienced, or (fill-in-the-blank) as people think is a common phenomenom....

How to handle your first slow period as a freelancer

Aug 16, 2016

A while ago I wrote a guest blog post for Freelancer FAQs on how freelancers can be productive during slow periods. Although I offered a wide variety of tips that many of the readers found helpful, the one thing that I realize is that I didn't talk about how stressful...

Where can I find my next freelance opportunity without using Upwork?

Aug 9, 2016

Are you a freelance creative considering the Upwork, Freelancer, O-desk, etc. route. Don't do it! If you've read my blog post on Upwork and other related platforms then you know exactly how I feel about bidding sites. And I'm not all that eager to be too repetitive....

Why I won’t contribute to a publication for you. My backlink & affiliate policy

Aug 2, 2016

Why I won't contribute to a publication for you I'm not interested in writing for a publication on your behalf. No idea what I'm referring to? Here's an email that I get a lot from companies goes something like this: Hi Rosemary: My name is Jane Doe and I work for...

Set your rates with confidence

Jul 26, 2016

There are far too many writers being paid way less than they deserve. What's even sadder about that stat is that most of them don't necessarily have to settle for such low rates. A common mentality that a lot of writers have when they're first starting out is this...

Do you need a FAQ page?

Jul 19, 2016

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) pages are a great way to clear up any questions that visitors might have about your work. FAQ pages are best for are turning viewers into leads. No matter what, visitors will have questions, and this will help them decide if they...

What motivates me really?

Jul 12, 2016

I remember sitting in a restaurant last week with a friend of mine last week, the one we go to sometimes, to have pizza and drinks, and the "motivation" question came up. I'm also in the process of applying for my dream day job, that I want so badly (don't worry...

My take on the work/life balance

Jul 5, 2016

The Protestant work ethic is something that was definitely part of my upbringing. It's basically this idea that if you work hard, you will be handsomely rewarded. As I got older, I started to realize that it's only, kind of true. Sometimes people earn something...

No matter what, I want to always keep things authentic

Jun 28, 2016

If you browse my website, you'll notice that I use the word "authentic," more than I use any other word in the English language. That's not just a coincidence because that's something that I take really, really seriously. I don't just bring the authenticity levels up...

5 Things I Wish I knew when I got started freelancing

Jun 21, 2016

It's mildly surreal that it's now officially been two years since I started freelancing, and 7 years since I started blogging. The cool thing is, even during the-not-so great parts freelancing has taught me so much about myself, and where I really truly belong, in...

Here’s how you can avoid sites like Upwork

Jun 14, 2016

I'm a freelancer, and I  hate sites like Upwork. My opinion is largely based on the fact that I investigated what it was, during my first few months of freelancing. I signed up for an account and then decided that I didn't want to bother anymore because...

Great Places to pitch that aren't Magazines

Jun 7, 2016

You don't have to be the next Hemingway, Bronte, etc to be a professional writer. As someone who has received hundreds of rejection letters, I find it alarming that there are so many talented writers out there, who refuse to put their entrepreneurial hats on. This is...

How to write about pages that don’t suck

May 31, 2016

The first ever version of the about page that I wrote for my website page really, really sucked. Fortunately, the most recent version actually sounds like it's written by a person with a pulse, while making it pretty damn clear what kind of writing I do. I read so...

How I handle criticism

May 24, 2016

Ever since I started freelancing, when I go out places with my friends that don't write, I get this question, or some variation of it all the time: "How do you do it? How do you handle all the criticism and pressure?" First of all, something that not everyone knows...

Dear readers, I’m home

May 19, 2016

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5 Rules: Meeting tight deadlines

Apr 26, 2016

When you write for editors, sometimes, if they had it their way they'd probably want the article done yesterday.  Honestly, who can blame them? They've got readers to please, articles to print, writers to talk to, and the latest news to keep up with.  That's a lot of...

The Way we Think about Writing is Broken

Apr 19, 2016

I apologize in advance for my pessimism. The truth is, I think the way we think about writing is broken. I remember, when I finished school what terrified me the most, was the fact that I was another statistic, another person with a piece of paper in my hands that...

How I Start a Project

Apr 12, 2016

When I start a project, I do a surprising amount of reading and listening, more than you likely expect. I listen to what people want, what they're saying about what's important to them, and what they're genuinely proud of. Web writing, more than other kinds of writing...

An introduction to testimonials

Apr 5, 2016

If you've ever seen a TV commercial, browsed a company website, or visited review sites such as Yellowpages, Tripadvisor, and Yelp, you've likely seen a testimonials or two before. Chances are your decision to purchase something was influenced by the opinion of...

Understanding the web: an essential skill for all writers

Mar 29, 2016

The death of the book is a subject that comes up over, and over again. I find it kind of unsettling that so many writers would rather cling to the old and rather than embrace the new. Let's clear this up right away: I love the print medium. I fell in love with writing...

Learning From the Bad Days, while enjoying the good ones

Mar 22, 2016

My idea for this blog post was inspired by the fact that not too long ago I had a not-so-great week. At first, it made me feel like I was doing something wrong, but then I talked it over with a few loved ones that I trust the most, and I had an enlightened perspective...

The “work-from-home” life

Mar 15, 2016

When you work from home, your workspace doesn't necessarily have to be home, but it can be (if you want.) Many of my non-freelancing friends assume that working from home either means well.. you guessed it...working from home, or spending every single work day in...

My website is awesome

Mar 7, 2016

I'm extremely proud of my website. I did the whole thing myself so that I didn't have to pay a professional web designer to set it up. I set it up about half way through 2015  because I figured that only having a blog wasn't good enough. First of all, I'm not a...

Freelance Fail Days

Feb 29, 2016

What the heck is a freelance fail day? No idea? That's okay. I didn't really know either until I read this article. When I read it for the first time the timing was a little weird. I was experiencing something very similar, and I thought I was experiencing either...

The Editing Process

Feb 22, 2016

The majority of my work today has involved editing. I'm slowly starting to enjoy the editing process way more than I used to. Now that it's something that I'm studying part-time my appreciation for it is going up. I love how one move can change the meaning, how every...

It’s Family Day!

Feb 15, 2016

Oh right, it's family day today. That's one of the parts of freelancing that's the weirdest. Stat holidays don't necessarily determine whether or not you're working. What is Family Day really? A celebration of family maybe? Well....technically yes, formally on...

The Balancing Act

Feb 11, 2016

I used to love the idea of being a massive boho. Then I grew up a bit. The other day, I don't actually remember why but I was hanging out with my boyfriend, and he was all like: "but you are an artist," and I replied: "no I don't think I am." In a weird kind of way,...

Learning To Embrace Fluff Pieces

Feb 6, 2016

Fluff pieces: if you don't know what they are you've probably seen them without knowing it. There's always multiple references to cute animals, warm fuzzies, and/or love. I'm writing one right now. Every time I sit down and focus on it I put She & Him music on...

Lessons From Year One Of Freelancing

Feb 2, 2016

This morning, after my phone call with a new client I found myself calling someone out on their perspectives on freelancing on Facebook. I truly believed that it was something that I had to do because a lot of what they were saying reminded me of all the negative...

Good Times Are Coming

Jan 29, 2016

It's been a great couple of weeks at the office. Well not technically an office because I'm a freelancer and I work from home. Oh right, some people don't like that word! This is why I use both terms interchangeably based on who I happen to be talking to. There's now...

Conversations On Freelancing

Jan 24, 2016

More than one person reached out to me via LinkedIn this week, asking for my advice about either freelancing or a specific publication I write for. One of the conversations that really stuck with me was the "how did you get started in freelancing?" question from an...

Conducting Interviews

Jan 18, 2016

Last time I talked about interviews  I forgot one, crucial thing: the importance of neutrality. One of the projects I'm working on is an article on Uber, the popular ride sharing ap. Because it has been such an ongoing source of controversy everyone I've interviewed,...

The Story Of Teb Interiors

Jan 14, 2016

Back in December 2015 I talked to Toronto design professionals, Matthew Adams and Terry Briceland about their work with Teb Interiors. The following is a profile that I wrote based on our conversation. For more information about Matthew and Terry's work visit:...

Going Back To School

Jan 4, 2016

For a while I knew going back to school was in the cards for me but I wasn't really sure how, or when, or what. In the final lap of my BA I said to myself: "I'm going to apply to grad school, I'm going to get a PHD, and I'm going to teach English and Writing while...

The New Year, New You Mentality

Dec 30, 2015

Every year at this time I see headlines plastered all over magazine covers that somewhat bother me, even though I know there's nothing I can do about it. All of them say the same thing: "new year, new you." It's not always those exact words stated in big, bold letters...

Gifts For Writers

Dec 21, 2015

Every year, around this time my favourite websites on writing provide their thoughtful, and often witty take on Christmas gifts for writers. I always enjoy reading them, in fact some of them are so good that I consider asking loved ones to get me some of the stuff on...

Goals, Hopes, And Dreams

Dec 19, 2015

I don't do New Year's Resolutions. Every time I do it always leads to failure but I do set goals. I always set goals, and my goal setting has nothing to do with putting off these goals for a brand new year. I have this obsession with always improving, always staying...

Unplugging Is Important

Dec 14, 2015

Christmas is only around the corner. I can no longer groan and grumble about the fact it's way too early to be Christmas shopping, because the large size of the crowds, shopping for gifts, at local businesses and shopping malls, is suddenly justified. You know what...

To Do Lists Are Awesome

Dec 7, 2015

Today we're going to talk about to do lists. Maybe you fall under the post it note category. Maybe you fall under the "old school" to do list category. Maybe you're more the computer or smartphone app type. Or maybe you're looking at this and going: "why bother with...

My Take On Writer Burnout

Nov 30, 2015

I've grown up around a lot of creative people, and many of the people that matter the most to me are creative people, in some shape or form. As a result, I've seen them at their best, coming up with brilliant, innovative ideas, but I've also seen them all, when...

Deadline Crunch

Nov 23, 2015

The number one search result, when you search for "what to do when freelancing is slow," on Google also gives the best advice. I'd know because I read it, and found enormous comfort in it, during a week when the perfect soundtrack, for what my inbox was like, was...

LinkedIn Vs Somewhere

Nov 17, 2015

For about a month I've been part of a social media platform called Somewhere, and I don't regret it at all because it's the perfect companion piece for LinkedIn. Like LinkedIn it's a professional, social network but with one, key difference: it isn't about outdoing...

Is Mentioning You’re A Freelancer On A Resume A Bad Thing?

Nov 12, 2015

Last night I updated my resume, after finding a great looking day job posting on LinkedIn. In case you're curious what it was I applied for: Toronto hot spot, the Drake Hotel is hiring a Digital Media Specialist, according to their LinkedIn company page. Don't worry...

The Strange World Of Networking

Nov 5, 2015

Honestly my first networking event wasn't all that great. At first I blamed it on my quiet, introverted nature, and things not working in my favour, but I read some articles, and talked to people I respect, and then I realized that a lot of it had to do with my...

The birthday reflection post

Oct 28, 2015

I don't usually use Rosie Writing Space as a venue for my birthday nostalgia but that's pretty much what today's post is so bear with me readers. This year's birthday seems like a big one because so much has happened, and there's something about even numbers that I...

Post-Travel Reflection

Oct 24, 2015

It's been a while. I know. It's been two days since my early morning flight from Paris to home, which symbolized the end of my Euro journey. Throughout my journey there were so many people to meet, things to see, and places to go that the only time where I could stop...

Why Being A Young Artist Isn't A Bad Thing

Oct 5, 2015

A week ago I read an interview with Evelyn Perry, a multi-disciplinary artist I respect, and I felt inspired by her passionate statement, about young artists: "Don't let your hunger prevent you from taking risks." Both Evelyn Perry, and the work I did last week for...

Getting Ready For France

Oct 2, 2015

Next weekend I'll be on my way to Paris for a few days, including an overnight flight, with an early morning stopover in Ireland. I went to Paris, about ten years ago, and my experience was primarily touristy: (you know Eiffel tower, Moulin Rouge, etc.) it was fun but...

WordPress Mess

Sep 28, 2015

I apologize for going a bit off topic in terms of my usual subject matter, but after I was struck by an alarmingly common wordpress glitch,  my posts disappearing, for no apparent reason, moments after I hit the "publish" button, I felt the need to draw attention to...

Telling People You're A Freelancer

Sep 21, 2015

I often talk about my unconditionally supportive family but did you know that I also often have to explain to people, who know nothing about freelancing, what I'm doing with my life right now, like everyone else? If not well now you know. The thing about freelancing...

The Cool Things I've learned About Freelancing And Illness

Sep 17, 2015

So this week I've battled through one of the worst colds I've had since I started freelancing, while having one or two projects on the go. The most surprising insight I got was that the whole slowing down thing is easier than I thought. I still worked at home in small...

Great Ways To Meet People

Sep 8, 2015

As labour day comes to an end, it's a time of change for all writers, regardless of whether or not they're going back to school, or know someone that's going back to school. That's why I decided to sit down for a bit and share some great tricks, for writers that want...

Mistakes, Mistakes Everywhere

Sep 3, 2015

Even the most skilled and established professional writers do this: make tiny grammar, spelling, punctuation mistakes that should never be seen by even the most forgiving reader. That's where a good editor is important. I've had the privilege of working with some...

The New Website, and what this means for the future of Rosie Writing Space

Aug 28, 2015

If you follow me on social media, or you're someone I consider a loved one you might have heard that I have a brand new website. If not it's important that you know that because it's something that I want to be publically accessible to all of my potential/ current...

Freshbooks And Freelance Writing

Aug 24, 2015

This blog post is inspired by an idea that Grace, a Freshbooks employee, had. She reached out to me via email, and told me she had an idea for a blog post about how Freshbooks affected my work as a freelance writer thus far. I've received some emails that are somewhat...

Yet Another “How To Keep Your Sanity As A Freelance Writer” Post

Aug 20, 2015

"Keep your sanity as a freelance writer" is popping up everywhere, because most writers seem to have something to say about it. Many of the posts I've written lately have been about coping rejection and bad days but I'm going to take those topics, one step further, by...

We All Have Our Bad Days….

Aug 14, 2015

It's not always sunshine and rainbows, and it's not exactly easy being a creative person, although you probably already knew that. Sometimes I have my bad days too so I figured it was time to share some of the great coping methods I've learned. There's this great...

Rosemary's Long Weekend Special

Aug 1, 2015

Hello fellow writerly friends and happy August long weekend! In honour of the long weekend I bring you Rosemary's activities for writers hit list. Looking to relax after meeting your pre-long weekend deadlines? Well you've come to the right place. This list is an...

Facing Rejection With Genuine Grace

Jul 25, 2015

The thing about us writers is we're writers so everyone expects us to be neurotic, sensitive butterflies. Sure that's pretty common but to pursue something, that involves willingly spend hours crafting something that comes from your veins, heart, and soul, and then...

Talking Soup Mag upcoming personal essay feature and why my personal story is therapy

Jul 17, 2015

A year ago I wrote a personal essay called "Millennial Writing Life" that I didn't intend to show anyone, because its only purpose was self- therapy, and making light of the weird and unpredictable world that was right in front of my face, after finishing my...

Profit Sharing Websites: What They Are And What Kinds Of People Thrive At Them

Jul 9, 2015

Some of the websites I've written for lately have been profit sharing websites. Because the web is an evolving medium, some web providers have chosen the profit sharing model, in order to make paying their freelance writers both affordable and fair. In terms of the...

Why Bookstores Are Still Like A Second Home

Jun 30, 2015

Bookstores have always been like a second home to me, especially the used ones with dusty books that lingered on someone else's bookshelf for long periods of time, before they decided it was time to get rid of them. I was born with a poor sense of smell but there are...

Interview Etiquette For Writers

Jun 18, 2015

I remember my first time interviewing someone. Back then I was an intern at Ryerson University's Eyeopener Newspaper, an indie, left- wing newspaper that's unapologetically edgy, and I was only 16 or 17 years old. It was an internship I scored through my high school,...

Lessons In Freelancing Not Everyone Discusses Publicly

Jun 9, 2015

Like most people that have taken a risk, for the sake of something they truly care about, I've had to jump through hoops and hurdles for good things to happen, which has taught me some really, really valuable life lessons, that I'm not exactly ashamed of. The day I...

Lokafy

May 29, 2015

This past month I joined an ambitious, Toronto and Paris based start-up called Lokafy.  Lokafy is a rare, refreshing perspective on travel, I don't see or hear about enough. Lokafy is a opprotunity to work with a dedicated, intelligent, competent team of bloggers,...

Then He Held Out His Hand Poetry Anthology

Jan 31, 2015

Three days ago I sent my poetry anthology, Then He Held Out His Hand, a side project I've been working on for months to this year's Robert Kroetsch Award For Innovative Poetry.  The grand prize is $500 and the manuscript getting published by Invisible Publishing's...

Why Writing Groups Are Fantastic

Nov 25, 2014

If you write in any genre or know a writer you're probably aware that it's a very solitary pursuit. There's nothing wrong with that although too much alone time with thoughts is problematic. Also: everyone has their limits on how much alone time they can stand. Some...

What is Dyspraxia?

Nov 5, 2014

I've had Dyspraxia my entire life. First of all I require one thing out of you the reader: no pity. When you live 23 out of 23 years of your life with something, and are well aware of the fact that you'll always have to live with it, unless some sort of medical...

Rocky Horror Picture Show First Timer Tips

Oct 30, 2014

It's almost Halloween. If you plan to attend the halloween Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast Screening, especially if you live in Toronto and are going to the Bloor Cinema this blog entry is for you. What is Rocky Horror? Rocky Horror started in 1970s England as a...

Updates, October 2017

Oct 25, 2014

You may of noticed the lack of new content. It's been a busy couple of months.The last couple of months have been a transformative journey where I went from being an aspiring writer to a freelance professional getting plenty of work. So, what's new? The answer can be...

Updates and projects, June 2014

Jun 10, 2014

Dear readers,I know it's been a while since I've written anything on this blog but I've been too busy slowing launching my writing career to have any time for writing for fun.  This post is all about updates. I'm proud to say that I'm only two weeks from officially...

To a dear friend audio

May 3, 2014

The following is a practice recording of a loosely spoken word style piece I wrote about a friend of mine and performed at the Smashmouth Lazy Daisy's cafe open mic in the east end. I did an mp3 recording of it as practice and I wanted to share it. I called it to a...

Original noise audio project

Apr 29, 2014

Hello and welcome to my first blog entry as a wordpress and custom domain user. I've decided to start off my new material through posting unshared, old audio by yours truly. They're a series of stories/poems that were compiled together as something I call  " the...

Waiting and cowboy hats: the way the two can connect

Jun 12, 2009

This post was updated and republished in June 2019. Reflective practice: How is this relevant to me today, how would I do it differently today, why is this important to me, and what was I doing at the time?Waiting/ What is leftThis poem explores the simplicity of two...

Scatterbrain

Jun 11, 2009

This piece is a poem called "scatterbrain". It was written in a class where nothing was happening, very few people actually came, and there was a supply teacher and I guess because of the unusual circumstances and the state of mind I was hit with a wave of...