I first started coaching in 2006. My main driver was to finish a writing course that I had started overseas. I had several reasons for wanting to work with a coach. Here’s a short list of what I was hoping to get out of coaching (in no particular order). Accountability To improve my motivation and…
Motivation
Looking for motivation? Ready to get started on an exciting new project? You are in the right place.
Regardless of whether you want to be more creative, go traveling, start working on your goals, simplify your life, or finish that big project you've been procrastinating about, you will find something here to motivate and inspire you.
Generating fiction ideas
As a fiction writer, you may have several ways of generating story ideas. Below are some of my tips on how to generate ideas for writing fiction. Which ones can you relate to? Your family history Some of my best short story ideas have come from my mother. Not that she realized she was my…
What transferrable skills can you bring to your new venture? Part 2
In an earlier post, I talked about the transferable skills I could take from being a personal assistant to being a freelance writer. Make sure you read part 1 of What Transferable Skills Can You Take to Your Next Role? Here are more skills that will come in handy in my new role. Again see…
What transferable skills can you bring to your new venture? Part 1
At first glance, I assumed freelancing had few similarities with being a personal assistant. After having a closer look, I realized there are transferable skills from my years of being an assistant, as well as some character traits I already possess, that will be valuable as a freelancer. Here are a few transferable skills that…
Working Alone – Is it for you? Part 3
This is Part 3 of the Working Alone series. You can read parts one and two below. Working Alone, Is it for you? Part 1 Working Alone, Is it for you? Part 2 As mentioned earlier, I have had experience working alone from home over the last couple of years. In line with my earlier…
