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August 05, 2018

Dear self-deprecation: I’m breaking up with you

August 05, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
Dear self-deprecation: I’m breaking up with you

Why I’m ready to stop playing small.

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Essays
self-deprecation, Musings
July 08, 2018

Revisiting my word for the year: Flow

July 08, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
Revisiting my word for the year: Flow

The lesson life keeps serving up to me is: let the hard days be hard days. And flow anyway.

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Essays
Flow, intentions, goal setting, emotional agility, Musings
May 03, 2018

Get Remarkably Organised by Lorraine Murphy

May 03, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
Get Remarkably Organised by Lorraine Murphy

Lorraine Murphy’s latest book – Get Remarkably Organised – speaks straight to my nerdy, stationery-loving, type-A soul. An entire book dedicated to planning ahead and getting your sh*t together? Yes, please.

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May 03, 2018/ Jess van Roekel/ 2 Comments
Book Review
March 25, 2018

The healing power of writing for yourself

March 25, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
The healing power of writing for yourself

I believe that writing for yourself falls into the same camp as eating well and exercising – it’s a form of self-care.

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Essays
Musings
March 24, 2018

Coming to terms with change as a new(ish) mother

March 24, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
Coming to terms with change as a new(ish) mother

Thoughts on motherhood, identity, and coming to terms with change.

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Essays
Musings
February 12, 2018

Flow: My word for 2018

February 12, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
Flow: My word for 2018

I didn’t intend to pick a word for 2018, but this word kept popping into my mind, demanding to be heard. So, I listened. Here’s why I’m choosing to flow.

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Essays
Flow, Musings, slow business
January 29, 2018

What I learned from taking maternity leave as a freelancer

January 29, 2018/ Jess van Roekel
What I learned from taking maternity leave as a freelancer

I'm dipping my toes back into the world of copywriting. And slowly learning to blend business with motherhood. But first, here's a reflection on what I learned from taking six months of maternity leave as a freelancer.

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Essays
maternity leave, motherhood, Musings
April 11, 2017

How every entrepreneur can become a writer

April 11, 2017/ Jess van Roekel
How every entrepreneur can become a writer

I believe every entrepreneur needs to be able to write about their business in a clear, compelling way. But what if you struggle to find the right words? Here's how you can become a well-read writer - even if you hate writing.

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Copywriting
Content Strategy, Branding, Blogging, Thought Leadership, Ghostwriting
March 16, 2017

Unwritten by Jack Delosa

March 16, 2017/ Jess van Roekel
Unwritten by Jack Delosa

A refreshing reflection on entrepreneurship, Unwritten by Jack Delosa explores what it means to live a life on purpose. Here's what I learned.

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Book Review
Business Books, Learning, Book Review
November 21, 2016

The moment I discovered I could be a writer

November 21, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
The moment I discovered I could be a writer

When I was 14, I won a radio competition that changed my life - and made me realise that pursuing a writing career wasn't a pipedream, but a perfectly realistic goal. 

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Essays
Musings
September 29, 2016

‘Remarkability’ by Lorraine Murphy

September 29, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
‘Remarkability’ by Lorraine Murphy

Aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs, Remarkability offers a framework for building a remarkable life and business. Here's what I learned. 

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Wise Words
Book Review, Business Books, Lorraine Murphy
August 18, 2016

One thing you should do before starting a company blog

August 18, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
One thing you should do before starting a company blog

Blogging. Everyone's doing it. But is it the right marketing strategy for your business? Here's one thing you should do before you jump on the blogging bandwagon. 

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Copywriting
Blogging, Content Strategy
August 04, 2016

A day in the life of a freelance copywriter

August 04, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
A day in the life of a freelance copywriter

For those of you curious about what it's like to be a freelance copywriter, here's a glimpse into how I spend my working days. 

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Copywriting, Freelance Life
Musings
July 14, 2016

How learning French made me a better writer

July 14, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
How learning French made me a better writer

Studying French prompted me to delve deeper into the structure of my own language, and therefore helped me become a better writer and editor.

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Essays
Learning, French, Musings
June 24, 2016

Introducing Made of Words

June 24, 2016/ Jess van Roekel
Introducing Made of Words

10 months, hundreds of deadlines and thousands of cups of tea later, here I am - finally launching a website. Better late than never!

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Freelance Life
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