Another year of freelancing draws to a close, and I think this has been my toughest yet, in some respects.
There are always quieter periods, but the quieter periods have been just that bit quieter than usual.
It’s also been a year of slow starts to projects. The time between landing a job and actually starting the work has, in some instances, stretched out. This has made planning workflow tricky.
Periods when I expected to be busy have turned into waiting games.
Saying all that, the work I’ve been getting has been interesting and fun.
Demand for writing training returned with one set of sessions focused on writing research reports and another on general business writing.
I had the opportunity to coach a business leader on moderating a panel, as they had never chaired one before.
That led to the idea of launching an online moderator mastermind class, which in turn led to more one-to-one coaching.
I’ve also had some great consultancy and content review clients, which is always a joy. It’s rewarding to see sparks of ideas forming and enthusiasm for the different types of stories businesses can tell.
Writing remains my bread and butter, and I’ve had a wide range of projects and topics to get my teeth into, from managed offices to MMC and sustainability in listed buildings.
One thing I’m particularly proud of is adding 10 new clients to my roster.
A chunk of those have come from word of mouth, while the rest have come via my content channels. Both encouraging.
I’ve got a few things lined up for January and February, including something new which taps into my skill set in a format I’ve not used before.
I’m cautious about what 2026 will bring but feel ready to face it – once I’ve had a break.
Have a great Christmas, however you choose to spend it.
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