freelancewriter – Ashley Chow

Start typing and press
Enter to search

When Success Comes Calling, Are You Going to Like Who You Are?

By: itsashchow July 29, 2020July 30, 2020

Uncategorizedbrandvalues, featured, freelancewriter, howtobesuccessful, lifelessons, motivation, success4 Comments

When I was younger, I believed success looked like me sitting in a glass corner office with the word ‘Partner’ emblazoned on a gold plaque on the door. This image was the ultimate goal and I did everything I could in high school to fulfil this vision: I put my head down, worked hard and got accepted into a reputable law school.

What Meeting My Favourite Author Taught Me About Comparison.

By: itsashchow June 24, 2020July 30, 2020

Uncategorizedauthor, comparison, freelancewriter, howtobeawriter, howtoovercomecomparison, howtostopcomparing, howtowrite, writerscommunity, writerstag1 Comment

I got caught in the trap that writers who rely on their work for a living fall into. I focused less on the joy of writing, and more on how I could make it work for me. I wanted to grow and earn a substantial living. I was hungry for more validation, money, and readers. I wanted to be known for my beautiful prose and stories, just like the author whose words I’d stumbled on.

When You’re Too Scared to Start Something New

By: itsashchow April 1, 2020July 30, 2020

The Business of Writingfreelancewriter, freelancewriting, howtoovercomecriticism, howtoovercomefear, howtostartablog, howtostartwriting, howtostartwritingonline2 Comments

When an idea plants itself in your head, it’s natural to be fearful of this group of people. It’s instinct to let potential criticism paralyse you and make you second guess yourself. You’ve likely conjured up a vision of someone saying something snarky about your creation behind your back or rolling their eyes. No one is immune to this, least of all me.