Notes from My Desk at Writer's Residence
Monica ShawIdeas, deep thoughts, and discussion about how to make a living as a professional writer, written by Monica Shaw, founder of Writer's Residence. Advice for freelancers, copywriters, authors, and anyone who wants to make a living from the written word.
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Or should I be doing something else with my time?
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I’m a writer based in NW Scotland, focused on food, seasonality, and outdoor life. I write recipes — from trail food to slow meals at home — and essays on building a freelance life close to nature, shaped by time wild camping and wandering the hills.
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