Creating your own projects as a freelancer

Plus some resources and inspiration for being your own client

Sep 12 • 

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August 2025

Don't wait until your idea is perfect before you start

Notes on getting started with a project.

Aug 29 • 

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June 2023

Six writing prompts for June

For freelancers and businesses in the creative industries

Jun 2, 2023 • 

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May 2023

More things I've learned about freelancing

A few more lessons from 10+ years of self-employment.

May 26, 2023 • 

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Moving through design overwhelm

Part two: ideas and resources for startup brand design

May 19, 2023 • 

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April 2023

When you're stuck in design mode

Part one: what keeps us here?

Apr 25, 2023 • 

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Five writing prompts for spring

For freelancers and businesses in the creative industries

Apr 14, 2023 • 

Steph Welstead

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November 2022

How I Create: Rachel Baker, The Ethical Copywriter

An interview with Rachel Baker about building her business, how her writing process has developed over time, and what ethical copywriting looks like in…

Nov 25, 2022 • 

Steph Welstead

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Lessons on the creative process

Insights on creativity and business from the 'How I Create' interviewees

Nov 18, 2022 • 

Steph Welstead

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How I Create: Natalie Warner, knitwear designer, teacher and writer

Natalie Warner on how her design process has evolved since launching her first collection, bringing more freedom back into her creative work, and…

Nov 11, 2022 • 

Steph Welstead

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Five writing prompts for November

For freelancers and businesses in the creative industries.

Nov 4, 2022 • 

Steph Welstead

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October 2022

How I Create: Astrid Bracke, small business mentor

Business mentor Astrid Bracke on setting boundaries, how her creative process has developed hand in hand with her self-trust, and building a business…

Oct 28, 2022 • 

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