10 ways to generate story ideas 
Generating story ideas is the hardest part of pitching. I suspect that’s why so few…
Rachel SmithOctober 26, 2020
How to stand out in a cluttered freelance market
What happens when you're pushing 50, have a bloody great body of work in your…
Rachel SmithSeptember 11, 2020
Freelancing in uncertain times: what are the positives?
I know, I know. It feels like there isn't a whole lot to be positive…
Rachel SmithMarch 20, 2020
Do you need a digital detox?
Yesterday, I saw an ad on Facebook with an image of a remote log cabin.…
Rachel SmithAugust 3, 2018
How to create multiple stories from the same idea
One of the greatest lessons freelance writers can learn from PRs is the ability to…
Rachel SmithMay 25, 2018
How to take a break from freelancing
Freelancing is hard – but you knew that. It’s very difficult to admit to, though.…
Rachel SmithApril 20, 2018
How do you deal with the negative voice in your head?
Monkey chatter. Inner monologue. Mental noise. Negative voice. Voice of failure. Devil on your shoulder.…
Rachel SmithMarch 16, 2018
Rachel’s List Xmas Gift Guide 2017
Howdy-doody! Only weeks to go til Christmas, and we're doing something a little different with…
Rachel SmithNovember 10, 2017
Do you have a book in you?
Upon mentioning I’ve penned a couple of novels, many people will respond with their own…
Rachel SmithSeptember 15, 2017
9 great tools for generating content ideas
Getting tired, burned out and downright jaded is par for the course when you spend…
Rachel SmithJune 30, 2017
