Yarns: The Blog

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The Freelance Chronicles #1
Writing
The Freelance Chronicles #1
Writing
Writing
Knit and Watch: the August 2019 edition
Knit and Watch: the August 2019 edition
Why eco-shaming is ridiculous
Why eco-shaming is ridiculous
The overachiever's feelings of underachieving
The overachiever's feelings of underachieving
Why shopping small and local is wonderful
Why shopping small and local is wonderful
How my knitting journey began
How my knitting journey began
Finding a charity to knit for
Finding a charity to knit for
It's so nice to see the younger generation knitting
It's so nice to see the younger generation knitting
It's nearly 2019, and reinvention is around the corner
It's nearly 2019, and reinvention is around the corner
What I've learned about content pillars
Writing
What I've learned about content pillars
Writing
Writing
Why I love the idea of a new project
Why I love the idea of a new project
How to write a stand-out product profile
Writing
How to write a stand-out product profile
Writing
Writing
The perks and pitfalls of perfectionism
The perks and pitfalls of perfectionism
My love affair with the Post-It Note
My love affair with the Post-It Note
The added value in handmade
The added value in handmade
How I get into my writing zone
Writing
How I get into my writing zone
Writing
Writing
In the dressing gown business
In the dressing gown business
Reinventing myself and why it's amazing.
Reinventing myself and why it's amazing.
Why I love to write
Writing
Why I love to write
Writing
Writing
Review: The Horse Whisperer: Nicholas Evans
Bookworm Corner
Review: The Horse Whisperer: Nicholas Evans
Bookworm Corner
Bookworm Corner
Meeting Elisabeth Kumaran, a Manurewa-based visual artist
Rad People
Meeting Elisabeth Kumaran, a Manurewa-based visual artist
Rad People
Rad People
Change is in the air
Learning Curves
Change is in the air
Learning Curves
Learning Curves
Review: The Hamilton Affair by Elizabeth Cobbs
Bookworm Corner
Review: The Hamilton Affair by Elizabeth Cobbs
Bookworm Corner
Bookworm Corner
Review: Mutuwhenua: The Moon Sleeps by Patricia Grace
Bookworm Corner
Review: Mutuwhenua: The Moon Sleeps by Patricia Grace
Bookworm Corner
Bookworm Corner
Why I should write for you
Writing
Why I should write for you
Writing
Writing
Review: The Wish Child by Catherine Chidgey
Bookworm Corner
Review: The Wish Child by Catherine Chidgey
Bookworm Corner
Bookworm Corner
Keeping those holiday vibes: staying creative and motivated
Lara's Life
Keeping those holiday vibes: staying creative and motivated
Lara's Life
Lara's Life
Life update: see what Yarns is doing in 2018
Lara's Life
Life update: see what Yarns is doing in 2018
Lara's Life
Lara's Life
My debut bread-making experience
Lara's Life, What's Cooking Good Looking?
My debut bread-making experience
Lara's Life, What's Cooking Good Looking?
Lara's Life, What's Cooking Good Looking?
Review: Mercy by Jodi Picoult
Bookworm Corner
Review: Mercy by Jodi Picoult
Bookworm Corner
Bookworm Corner

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Do you set goals? I've found that one way to stay on track and get through slow or tough times is to set some goals. They don't need to be massive (mine always seem to be a little intense though). Just having a guiding light in the mayhem can help get you through the other end and show you just how awesome you and your work are. What goals did you have for December and how are you going? #goals #nzwriter #makeaplan #freelancelife #freelance #freelancer #contentcreation #writer #bigdreams
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I love the colours in this beautiful Barrel Waves DK wool. It reminds me of a washed denim! Made in New Zealand. . . . #yarnsnz #knitting #knitter #diy #handmade #nzyarn #yarn #crochet #makestagram #barrelwaves
I'm really enjoying the variety in my weeks at the moment. Most mornings I get to get up, go for a walk (if I'm motivated enough...), drink a coffee, and then get stuck into work. I'm doing technical writing, writing for user journeys, creating social media plans, and writing the memoirs of a veteran all in a week's work. It's truly a blast, and I'm so excited this is my life! . . . #yarnsnz #freelance #contentcreator #contentstrategy #contentstrategist #writing #copywriter #nzwriter #freelancelife #workhard #workhardanywhere