March is quickly coming to an end, and what does it mean for the writing community ? That Camp NaNoWriMo is just around the corner ! For the ones who don’t know, NaNoWriMo is a writing challenge designed to encourage writers to write a novel in a month. The goal is to write 50,000 words,Continue reading “Getting ready for Camp NaNoWriMo (April)”
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Becoming a digital nomad : what you need to consider
It’s been a while now that the term ‘digital nomad’ exists. Some countries have even created special visas for this special kind of workers, even though most of the time, the requirements are quite high. You’re thinking about becoming a digital nomad, but you’re not sure where to start ? Same here. I’m a freelancerContinue reading “Becoming a digital nomad : what you need to consider”
Prime Reading Trial – Review & Book Rec
Not too long ago, I was ordering author copies on Amazon, and I was offered to try Amazon Prime for free for a period of 30 days. I thought this would allow me to have free delivery for my books, so I said yes. (Of course, the free delivery didn’t apply to author copies, pff.)Continue reading “Prime Reading Trial – Review & Book Rec”
5 Tips to read more
Life is busy, and many of us would like to read more, but how do you achieve that when you feel like you don’t have any spare time to do so ? This article might help you with that ! If like me you’ve set a new reading challenge on GoodReads for the new year,Continue reading “5 Tips to read more”
My book’s 1st anniversary (giveaway + discount)
One year ago, I was anxiously submitting my work on Amazon KDP. One year ago, the ebook of Talking To The Moon got published, soon followed the day after by the paperback edition. When I look back… This was my book baby, and actually I was a baby writer too at that time, haha !Continue reading “My book’s 1st anniversary (giveaway + discount)”
5 mistakes I’ve made as a freelancer (1st year)
When I started to work as a freelancer in November 2020, I had no clue about what to expect. As I had no one around me who was freelancing, I tried to contact people on Linkedin, people who were in the fields I was interested in, so they could share their vision of the jobContinue reading “5 mistakes I’ve made as a freelancer (1st year)”
Writing projects update : How my annual plan failed
Back in May 2021, I told you about how it was to manage several WIP (Work-In-Progress) at the same time, as an indie author (link to the article -> here). I had just published my very first book (a collection of poems) in February, and so based on what I had done from January toContinue reading “Writing projects update : How my annual plan failed”
The multiple uses of Amazon KDP
As an indie author, I’ve discovered Amazon KDP with the purpose of publishing my book. For most writers or people of the writing community, that’s what Amazon KDP has been created for. To self-publish books, all kinds of books. Well, you might have seen this on Youtube or elsewhere, but there are people who useContinue reading “The multiple uses of Amazon KDP”
Freelance & Mental Health
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”
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 ?”
Marie K. Ricci - Author | Translator 