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An older self-employed workforce

Almost one in five workers in the 50-64 age bracket are self-employed.

That’s more than any other age group. It’s also me.

At the grand age of 54, I’ve been running my own freelance copywriting business for nearly seven years. I love both the work and the lifestyle; especially now I’ve grown my outdoor writing portfolio.

But the pay fluctuations can sometimes be disconcerting.

Often my bank balance is smiling. Occasionally it’s not.

Continue reading “Freelance life. There’s fine line between enough and panic.”

Here at Fi Darby Freelance we are often asked to post contributed content on our blog. We only do this if it is content in which we think our readership will be interested. We certainly found this one useful…

How today’s businesses can get the most out of copywriters

You’ll find lots of helpful tips out there for freelance writers and the copywriting lifestyle. But, in addition to your own needs as a writer, it’s important to understand how businesses work with you to get the best out of your contributions and services.

Continue reading “How today’s businesses can get the most out of copywriters”

Writing Reviews

English Trackers

"It has been a real pleasure to have Fi contributing to our blogging efforts. She has excellent writing skills, is comfortable working with Word Press and is a proficient social media user. The best part though, is that she comes up with blog ideas, pitches them and writes them in a very fast turnaround time. I would highly recommend her as a writing contributor to any team – a real pro and an utter joy to work with.”

Upskilled Australia

"Fi is a great asset in my day-to-day work. She always meets the needs of briefs and deadlines, usually providing copy in advance. Very good communicator and always has channels open when she's working. I'm glad to have found her freelancing services."

Flycast Media

"Fi is exactly what we want in a writing partner, the quality of her text is extremely professional and articulate and best of all she is able to work in such a way that supports the way our agency works. Looking forward to a long partnership."

Origin 1

29.08.2017

"Fi is really easy to work with and understands copywriting in relation to SEO. We're really pleased we found her and looking forward to working with her more."

Visit Dartmoor

"We were hugely impressed with Fi’s pro-active and professional approach when we worked with her on a fascinating WW2 exhibition. Her insight and sensitivity were matched by her quality text and prompt delivery, we would highly recommend her as a copy writer with a certain ‘something extra’. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and we look forward to collaborating with her again."

Ordnance Survey - Walk London

'Thank you so much for your efforts, your patience, your advice and of course, your beautiful words.'

Ordnance Survey - Secret Stories

February 2021

'Fi came highly recommended by another member of Ordnance Survey’s Consumer Team and she did not disappoint. Her work is always precise, always on time and she can turn her hand to any style. From sparkling, child-friendly humour to detailed, directional information, her knowledge and passion for the outdoors shines through. She is also adept at creating content across many formats, from print guidebooks to digital apps.'

Mary Malyon, Content Editor, Ordnance Survey’s Secret Stories app

An older self-employed workforce

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