Two months ago, I wrote this blog post: To Market, To Market: On Failure and Mentally Preparing Myself for my First Market Stall . Well, last weekend market happened, so it’s time for a post-market review and summary. Here’s what I learned, what worked, what didn’t, and how it went down. First up, I need to say that I literally lost sleep being anxious about my first market. I slept poorly for the three nights beforehand, too busy thinking (and catastrophising). I wrote this

Do you love books and money? Want to find a way to combine your two loves so you can get rich while being bookish? I've got you covered. Read on for your chance to become a bookish billionaire! This could be you! 12 Get Rich Ideas for Booklovers Rent yourself out as a Bedtime Story Reader  for exhausted parents that have nothing left to give at their kids' bedtime (or adults who need a little help falling asleep). Sell subscriptions to a book streaming service  on the televis

A while ago, I went to see a bunch of kids (including one of my own) sing and play instruments at our local pub. It was fun, I was proud, and it got me thinking… Why do adults not play more? Making paperbark pictures with Miss 10 I feel confident that most schools could easily pull together a set full of kiddos who are willing to give performing a go. But, could any workplace? Perhaps they could, but in general, it feels as if children are more willing to put their reputation

Whether you create to make a living or as a hobby, setting goals for a new year can help you thrive! Here's what goal-setting looks like for me as a self-published author, poet, artist, and blogger. Hopefully, this will help and encourage you to set your own goals as a creative for every new year. Hello there! THE FIRST STEP Before I can start setting goals for a new year, I need to review my goals for the finishing year and try to work out what worked, what didn't, and why.

Did you set goals for 2025? At the time of writing, there are still 98 days left to get things done. So, it's time for us to revisit...

I'm putting off my writing by writing. I'm procastiwriting. Stop it! Now, get back to work.

It's hard to find any time for yourself as a parent, let alone make time for creativity. How can you find time to paint a picture or write a book when you can't even go to the loo on your own? Well, I'm going to share what has worked (and not worked) for me, so hopefully you can find time for creativity as a busy parent.

Oh crap. I have allowed the teeth and claws of creative discouragement to lodge themselves in my throat. Away with you, Art Satan!   Can...

Would you like to set up your own market stall in Australia? This blog post is going to discuss some of the things you may need to...

In my head, there is a picture of an artist. Someone who lives and breathes their art and expresses their artfulness in ways that can be seen. But... not all artists look like that.

What would you write if you didn't think about what you were writing? This is what happened for me.

During the month of July, I have challenged myself to write a poem a day. This is a little taste of what I have come up with so far and maybe it will inspire you to try your own Poem-a-Day challenge!

Frida Kahlo is my favourite artist. I love her work, her use of colour, her iconic face and unconventional beauty, and I love her story and attitude to life. So, here is a blog post dedicated to my love for Frida Kahlo.

Eeek! I have won a million dollars! (Not really) Now, time to stop jumping around and let's talk about how we're (theoretically) going to spend it.

Sometimes I forget the MOST important piece of writing advice... Well, maybe I don't forget, maybe I just ignore it for a while. It's hard to do the thing, and I don't want to do it. Doing things isn't fun. Scrolling on social media and refreshing my news feed seems much more fun.

A writing exercise about capturing a moment with words. Unedited.

Let me be honest with you: I have no right to write anything about making money as a creative, because I don't. Like, AT. ALL. I spend more than I get. BUT, this is a conversation that I have had time and time again with many of my creative friends - How DO you make money from creative endeavors? Here are 5 things that come up in our conversations.

Let me show you what The Perfect Gift looks like and how it's going to save you a lot of gift-giving stress and effort in the future.

Feel like being creative but not sure what to do? Or maybe you don't feel creative at all but you'd like to try anyway. Here are 42 cheap or free creative ideas for you to try.

Attempting to summarise what Marley Betts is all about. Hang on... What the heck am I all about?! A post all about attempting to create a brand.