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Fun facts of behind the scenes
Sometimes you just want to read a bit more about how things are done. That's why I wrote articles about my work behind the scenes.
Scared
Do you know what the scariest moment is for a creative introvert? Not...
Two year -leak-free- anniversary
It's been two years already, was the first thing I thought when I woke up this...
Chaos? Not for me!
My mother hates it and grumbles about the mess on the sidewalk, but I’m...
Fear of exposure
“The spacing here is 52px, and I’d like 50px.” I read an email from a client...
I’ll fix your Canva crashes, or design something that actually works
Canva is convenient. It's fast. It gives people a sense of control and...
From Word chaos to a professional, print-ready result
Many companies start with documents that are perfectly fine for internal use....
The Gray Area of Black Friday
Let me get straight to the point: I have some opinions about festivities like...
How to structure a book so it looks professional (and is technically correct)
Many people think that formatting a book is mostly about picking a nice font...
What a good designer never tells the client (but quietly fixes)
Most people only see the final result: a sleek brochure, a clean layout, a...
What I see in most DIY flyers (and how I fix them)
It’s one of the most common misconceptions in small and medium-sized...
The top 3 printing blunders I fix every week
Some mistakes show up again and again. Not because people are sloppy, but...
A book party that left imposter syndrome out in the cold
"You're coming, right?" he texted on WhatsApp when I was in Sweden updating...
Best for last
After spending the night in bunk beds, it was time to move on. My travel...
From Sigtuna to Sunne
No rest for the wicked when your travel companion has an ADHD head. So early...
Sunken treasures & hidden gems
After a restful night and a hearty breakfast, the Vasa Museum and the Wreck...
National Museum Sweden; Hanna Hirsch Pauli
I travel a lot, but I can't remember my last real vacation. Lesbos 2012, I...
The Pixel Fairy of Canva
I think I can add a new title to my already overflowing business card: The...
New Children’s book and why I never want to do this again
"I'm never doing this again," I tell a friend after uploading all seven drafts...
Designing and formatting a book
I was scrolling through my social media the other day when I came across a...
When things fall apart
I love the English language. I always read English books, especially British...
Mom, how do I fix this in Photoshop?
I think many parents with their own business have thought it at some point:...
Enough is enough
You may have seen it on my social media: my daughter and I were there, at the...
Not my problem
Rattle, rattle… BOOM! I hear a loud bang coming from my bathroom. That doesn't...
‘Ghost’ writer
Recently, in a group for authors and illustrators, I came across a post from a...
6 Tips to Make Your Project Run as Smoothly as Possible
People can be strange when it comes to the value of money. They'll buy a new...
Sunday tea with a drop of AI
For as long as I can remember, Sunday afternoons have meant tea with my...
Where’s the Best Place to Grab Your Book?
My morning routine has been the same for years. I wake up, make my first cup...