Notes from My Desk at Writer's Residence
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Notes from My Desk at Writer's Residence
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Ideas, deep thoughts, and discussion about how to make a living as a professional writer, written by Monica Shaw, founder of Writer's Residence. Advice for freelancers, copywriters, authors, and anyone who wants to make a living from the written word.
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About Monica Shaw
Iām a writer based in NW Scotland, focused on food, seasonality, and outdoor life. I write recipes ā from trail food to slow meals at home ā and essays on building a freelance life close to nature, shaped by time wild camping and wandering the hills.
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