Mama Adventure

January 11, 2022

Why you need to stop selling via a Facebook page right now

When I started my soapmaking business, one of the things I wanted to know was how could I sell my soap to customers without having to have long complicated interactions. I was part of a local crafting and makers’ group on Facebook, and I was very surprised that the majority of small business owners were […]

January 6, 2022

Weekly writing prompt: Glitter

This week, write 100 words about glitter. As ever, how you choose to interpret the prompt is completely up to you. Fiction, non-fiction, description, character motivation… the possibilities are endless. Here’s how to take part: Write a post, including your 100-word response to the challenge, any words of explanation or inspiration you wish to share, […]

January 4, 2022

What happens after a publisher accepts your work?

There are millions, if not zillions, of articles for unpublished writers, but what about for those people publishing their first novel, who don’t know what to expect? There are far fewer people whose work has been accepted by a publisher, so I guess not so many people can write about that with any degree of authority, not […]

December 30, 2021

Weekly writing prompt: Party

This week, write 100 words about a party. This could be a celebration, a political party, a party wall, “I shall not be a party to it”… the choice is yours! Here’s how to take part: Write a post, including your 100-word response to the challenge, any words of explanation or inspiration you wish to […]

December 23, 2021

Christmas Break

I am taking a break from scheduled posting and will be back on 30th December with the next writing challenge. I hope you enjoy whichever holidays you celebrate!

December 16, 2021

Weekly writing prompt: Bauble

This could be a Christmas bauble or a tacky item of jewellery, or something else entirely! This week, write 100 words on the topic of “bauble”. Here’s how to take part: Write a post, including your 100-word response to the challenge, any words of explanation or inspiration you wish to share, and a link to […]

December 14, 2021

Time management as a mummypreneur

This article is going to discuss how to manage time. A lot of articles I read about “time management for business owners” leave me rolling on the floor laughing. I wonder why people can’t get things done. They don’t have a curious toddler on their hands. Then I think about all the time I wasted […]

December 9, 2021

Weekly writing prompt: Machine

This week, write 100 words about a machine. This could be a person who works hard, or a literal machine, a cyborg or a sewing machine! The interpretation is entirely yours. Here’s how to take part: Write a post, including your 100-word response to the challenge, any words of explanation or inspiration you wish to […]

December 7, 2021

The editor ruined my book! How to deal with a toxic publishing environment

Ninety-nine percent of all copyeditors are professional, intelligent and work focused individuals who add to your book and help it shine before publication. At publishing houses, the copyeditor is usually the last person who sees your book before it is published. This means they have a huge responsibility to ensure your work is top-notch. I’ve […]

December 2, 2021

Weekly writing prompt: Lazy

This week, write 100 words about a lazy character, laziness in general, or something else to do with this prompt! Here’s how to take part: Write a post, including your 100-word response to the challenge, any words of explanation or inspiration you wish to share, and a link to this challenge page. Comment on this […]