For six months, starting from January 2026, I wrote a monthly column called ‘A writing life’ for 26, the association of creative writers in business. There was no brief, only the title.
I really wasn’t sure where it would take me, but that was the point: I was curious to see what I might reflect on from my writing life.
Here are the columns:
January
February
March
April
May
June
2 comments
Cahyaeka
This monthly column offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process, but what do you find is the most challenging aspect of maintaining a writing life today? Regards Telkom University Jakarta
Anita Holford
Hi Cahyaeka, thanks for your question. I guess the main challenges (and opportunities) are: 1) as for all freelancers, getting work – repeat business from existing clients, and work from new clients; 2) encouraging potential clients to see the value of words, and of employing a professional writer; 3) continuing to develop professionally (including staying creatively fresh, and keeping up with new developments) – I hope this helps, kind regards, Anita