Let’s be honest, it’s been months that I’m in a writing slump. The beginning of 2021 was fire though : I published my collection of poems, wrote the first draft of what would be either the first part of a novel or the first volume of a two-volume series and started writing the second partContinue reading “How I’m trying to get out of my writing slump”
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You don’t need to make a business out of every hobby you have !
One of my favorite things as a freelancer is that I can try whatever I want to try, learn whatever I want to learn, and this can become a new activity, a new part of my business. Endless possibilities, and for a multipotentialite like me, it means a lot. As I was lost into anContinue reading “You don’t need to make a business out of every hobby you have !”
Are online classes enough ? How to choose the right one ?
Whether you’re trying to change jobs or add a new feather to your cap : online classes look interesting for sure, right ?! But you’re wondering : is it enough to be competent ? Some are even for free, will it be enough to get the skills to work in the selected field ? OrContinue reading “Are online classes enough ? How to choose the right one ?”
Bullet journal : where to get inspiration ?
If like me, you’re not an artist in the sense that you’re not a professional designer, or a very talented illustrator, deciding on next month’s new theme might be both thrilling and terrifying. I was born in a family where my mom and my sisters all got that artistic side of theirs, and I trulyContinue reading “Bullet journal : where to get inspiration ?”
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”
Freelance : Networking is key đ ?
I’ll be honest with you, when I started as a freelance, I was clueless on what it meant to network. On how important it could be. I was confident that I could do everything on my own, without the help of anyone. Mostly because I felt like no one would help me anyway. But IContinue reading “Freelance : Networking is key đ ?”
A little bit of selfcare : here’s my skin care routine !
Today we’re not talking about writing, or about freelance’s life, we’re talking about selfcare. No matter what you do, no matter who you are, taking care of yourself should be in your top priorities. What are we, if we’re not healthy ? And of course, I don’t speak (only) about physical health. Taking care ofContinue reading “A little bit of selfcare : here’s my skin care routine !”
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”
Freelance : What you’re going to hate the most
Creating your own business and working as a freelance is quite an adventure. It gives you a sense of taking control of your life, breaking free from the norm, finally letting yourself be whoever you were always meant to be. Being a freelance has its ups and downs. Today I will be talking about theContinue reading “Freelance : What you’re going to hate the most”
It’s my birthday ! đ Get my book for 0.99$ !
Hi there ~ On August 7th I will turn 26 (ugh, already…), and to celebrate this, my collection of poems “Talking To The Moon” will be discounted ! You can buy it for only $0.99 starting from August 6th and up to August 8th. (LINK HERE !) I can’t even begin to find the rightContinue reading “It’s my birthday ! đ Get my book for 0.99$ !”
Marie K. Ricci - Author | Translator 