Back in 2020 when I was still an employee, trying to fit in what was expected of me (+ the pandemic on top of it all) led me to burnout. In November 2020, I decided to create my own business and started working as a freelance translator, as well as an author. It’s been moreContinue reading “Freelance & Mental Health”
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Book covers for indie writers
As a self-published author, book covers are an important topic to me. When you’re promoting your book yourself, how catching your book cover is can either make your marketing way easier, or dreadfully difficult. In this article, I will share with you a few tips on how to get your perfect book cover. (Not talkingContinue reading “Book covers for indie writers”
2022 Goals – Business & Writing
The new year is already here, and I’m trying very hard not to think about how it feels like a “twenty twenty too” kind of year. Things are getting out of hands with the pandemic, again, but that doesn’t mean that we should just give up on 2022 already ! I’ve made a pretty spreadContinue reading “2022 Goals – Business & Writing”
Freelance, entrepreneur, self-employed… What’s the difference ?
Everytime I think about sharing my experience with you about creating my business and related things, I always wonder about the word I should use to qualify myself. Same when I have to fill in a form about my professional activity. It’s even worse if there are multiple choice, and freelance, entrepreneur and self-employed areContinue reading “Freelance, entrepreneur, self-employed… What’s the difference ?”
Talking To The Moon : New Edition + Book Boxes ! 🔥
Do you remember my poetry collection, Talking To The Moon ? If that doesn’t ring any bell, this is the first book I published in February 2021. It is a poetic journey through grief, heartbreak and dealing with mental illness. Writing these poems was my way back to life in 2020, my way back toContinue reading “Talking To The Moon : New Edition + Book Boxes ! 🔥”
NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 1
For the first time, I decided to participate to the famous writing challenge, NaNoWriMo (short for National Novel Writing Month). For those who are unfamiliar with NaNoWriMo, it happens every month of November, and the initial goal is to write 50,000 words, so more or less the first draft of a novel. Initially created forContinue reading “NaNoWriMo 2021 : Week 1”
My first year as a business owner 🎉
One year and one day ago, on November 2nd, 2020, I was creating my own business. It all went so quickly and at the same time, when I look back to the beginning, so much has changed. I’m all in for celebrating small victories, so here’s an article to celebrate my first year as anContinue reading “My first year as a business owner 🎉”
How to self-publish your book on Amazon KDP
Last February I self-published my first book on Amazon KDP, a collection of poems called “Talking To The Moon”, and the first volume of the Purple Sky series. Since then, I’ve been thinking about doing this kind of article, so that I could maybe help someone to achieve their dream or at least make itContinue reading “How to self-publish your book on Amazon KDP”
When you’re in the mood for writing on paper
As an author in 2021, I have to admit that most of my writings are done on my computer. But from time to time, I like to go back to the old pen and paper combo, because it feels different. When I came back to poetry in 2020, I started by writing in a notebook.Continue reading “When you’re in the mood for writing on paper”
Take a break from writing – Boost your inspiration !
It’s been a few weeks that I completely gave up on my writing routine. Too busy with work, I didn’t have the mental capacity to focus on my stories. I was pretty upset about it, until I wasn’t anymore. In this article, I will share with you how taking a break from writing is fineContinue reading “Take a break from writing – Boost your inspiration !”
Marie K. Ricci - Author | Translator 