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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

I write about the wild outdoors, celebrating life by the seasons, and how I crafted a freelance life that allows me to live closer to nature. I write from from NW Scotland where we run guided hikes, astro nights, and slow travel holidays.

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