Taking part in on-going adult learning not only results in economic gains but also makes a difference to the learner’s general health and well-being as well as contributing positively to communities and nations according to research by the National Institute of Adult...
By writer and tutor Sue Walker Yes, it’s that old freelance joke: ‘What’s a bank holiday? In fact, what’s a holiday?!’ For some the festive season brings plenty of work opportunities. For example, it’s panto season so many actors will be rushed off their feet (oh, no...
‘May the force be with you!’ By tutor and life coach Muriel McClymont “I’ve run out of steam,” wailed a new client the other day. “I sit at home staring at the same four walls, the phone is silently stalking me, and the dog is wondering, if I have so much free...
By novelist, trainer and journalist, Sue Walker Combating Isolation One of the wonderful upsides of working freelance is that you’re not stuck in the same workplace with the same colleagues day after day (some of whom may well drive you mad!). But the downside can be...
Four strategies for success By tutor and life coach Muriel McClymont I remember watching the former co-founder of Apple Inc Steve Jobs addressing students at Stanford University a few years ago. I found it spellbinding and motivating and recommend you watch it. Jobs...
Diversifying your talents By novelist, trainer, and journalist, Sue Walker ‘But I’ve spent all these years training and slogging to get where I am. I don’t want to do anything else. I can’t do anything else.’ Many of us will empathise with this sort of comment. It’s...
Staying motivated when the work dries up By tutor and life coach Muriel McClymont As a freelance, I have on occasions plotted out my workload for the next six months and realised I have more quality ‘me’ time available than is healthy for my bank balance. In the past,...
THE FIRST in our programme of autumn workshops (Get Noticed) that focused on CV development took place at the Musicians’ Union in London recently. Nearly 30 participants from Equity, MU, NUJ and the Writers’ Guild learned how to write sparkling CVs that make an impact...
