The Small Griefs We Don’t Talk About
A reflective personal essay about vision loss, depth perception, identity, and the quiet grief of adapting to ordinary life after a brain tumour.
The Solopreneur and the Difficult Client
Freelancing is about more than freedom. Lia Marus explores the emotional labour, communication challenges, and client dynamics solopreneurs navigate when they are the business itself.
Why Rest Makes You a Better Writer
Rest isn’t a break from writing — it’s part of the process. Discover how stillness improves clarity, creativity, and the quality of your work.
Why Freelancing Isn’t Just About Freedom
Freelancing promises freedom—but it runs on discipline. Discover the systems, habits, and mindset needed to make freelance life sustainable and truly rewarding.
When Life Hits Pause (and You Don’t Want It To)
What do you do when life forces you to slow down? A reflection on waiting, capacity, and trusting timing—especially when you’d rather keep moving forward.
What Journaling Taught Me About Editing with Empathy
Discover how journaling shapes a more empathetic approach to editing—where clarity, compassion, and respect for the writer’s voice come together.
What Cooking Has Taught Me About Editing
Editing and cooking share more in common than you think. This thought leadership piece explores how patience, layering, and care transform raw ideas into refined, meaningful writing.
The Quiet Power of Self-Reflection
Discover why self-reflection is essential for growth. Learn how to turn experience into insight, break unhelpful patterns, and move forward with clarity and intention.
The Editor’s Paradox
Struggling to let go of your final draft? Explore the editor’s paradox and learn when “good enough” is truly enough to publish with confidence.
The Productivity Paradox
Productivity isn’t just about working faster. This piece explores how mental health shapes focus, decision-making, and sustainable performance — and why slowing down can lead to better results.
The Clarity Gap
Even the most intelligent ideas can fail without clear communication. Explore the clarity gap, the role of strong client briefs, and how editing transforms expertise into impact.
Stillness as a Strategy
What if the most strategic move in your business isn’t doing more, but pausing with intention? Explore how stillness can bring clarity, alignment, and sustainable growth.
Navigating Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome doesn’t disappear — it evolves. A thoughtful reflection on self-doubt, freelancing, and what it really takes to move forward with confidence.
Trust Is the Hardest Part
A thought leadership essay on the unseen challenge of job searching: waiting. Exploring trust, uncertainty, and belief without proof.
You Are Not Defined by Your Past
Are you shaped by your past — or defined by your choices today? This reflective essay explores identity, control, and the power of the present moment.
Language and the Stories We Live By
The words we use don’t just reflect our thoughts — they shape them. A reflective essay on language, self-talk, and the quiet power of rewriting your inner narrative.
Il Dolce Far Niente — The Case for Doing Nothing
A thought leadership essay on il dolce far niente — the Italian philosophy of finding value in presence, not productivity, and why doing nothing well may be the key to living better.
When Flight Isn’t Escape
A reflective essay on freelancing, resilience, and the psychology of fight or flight. Sometimes stepping away isn’t escape — it’s the beginning of a better direction.
Roots in the Wind
Watching plants bend in the wind sparked a reflection on opportunity, stability, and the importance of knowing where to grow roots in a constantly changing world.
Watching White Horses
A reflective essay from Simon’s Town about the Cape Town Cycle Tour, white horses on the sea, and the quiet lesson they offer about perspective, trust, and moving forward in life.