Creativity often starts alone – whether that’s a sketchbook at the kitchen table, a business idea scribbled between shifts or a quiet urge to make something that didn’t exist before. But making things happen? Bringing ideas to life? That usually takes people.
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The countdown is on. After months of anticipation, we’re preparing to open the gates to St Saviours Yard – and a select few will get an exclusive first look at Norwich’s newest creative workspace.
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Freelancing gives you freedom. That’s the dream, right? You set your own hours, choose your clients, and do work that matters to you. But with that freedom comes something trickier: responsibility. Not just to pay the bills, but to make choices that sit right with your own personal values.
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Big news from Norwich – the containers have landed!
Over the past week, things have been full steam ahead at St Saviours Yard, Meanwhile Creative’s brand new space in the heart of the city. With the arrival of the first shipping containers, the site is officially shifting from plans on paper to something you can see, touch… and even start to picture yourself working in.
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If you’ve ever wandered through Cardiff’s streets on a sunny afternoon (yes, they do happen), you’ll know there’s something special in the air. It’s not just the smell of coffee from the city’s indie cafés or the hum of chatter spilling out of Market Arcade. It’s a creative buzz – a sense that this city is teeming with people making, designing and dreaming big.
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Let’s be honest – talking about money can feel uncomfortable. For many creatives and freelancers, setting prices is one of the trickiest parts of the job. You pour your heart, skill and countless hours into your work, and yet, when it comes time to name your rate, a little voice in your head whispers: “Is that too much? Will they still want to work with me?”
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Norwich, here we come! We’re thrilled to announce that the green light is on for St Saviours Yard, our brand-new creative hub in the heart of the city. This is the official start of work on site, and we couldn’t be more excited to join a city already brimming with talent, energy and ideas.
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Tucked into a cosy corner of Pollard Yard, Vinyl Fetishes is far more than just a record store. It’s a passion project, a living room, and a love letter to music culture all in one. Founded by Glen and Sash, the shop opened to the public in September 2023 and has quickly become a favourite for Manchester’s alternative music lovers.
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Freelancing is a bit like surfing. Some days you’re riding high on a wave of projects and invoices, and others… well, you’re bobbing around waiting for something to happen. That ebb and flow is part of the charm, but it also makes money stuff tricky.
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Being your own boss can be incredibly rewarding—picking your projects, setting your schedule, and working to your own rhythm. But for self-employed creatives, that freedom often comes with a hidden cost: burnout, isolation, creative block, and the constant pressure to juggle work and wellbeing without a safety net.
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Freelancing offers the freedom to choose your own schedule, work on projects you’re passionate about and skip the daily commute. But with that freedom comes a unique challenge – balancing work commitments with family life. Without the built-in structure of a traditional job, it’s easy for the lines between work and home to blur, leading to stress, burnout and guilt on both ends.
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Turning your creative passion into a full-fledged business is just about as exciting as it is terrifying. That said, whether you’re a sculptor, ceramicist, textile artist or jewellery maker, the UK’s thriving craft scene offers plenty of opportunities, and there’s no time like the present. If you’re thinking about making the leap from passion project to profession though, there are a few things you should know. From setting up shop to making consistent sales, we’ll walk you through the key steps to launching and sustaining a successful craft business.
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Let’s face it: being creative gets messy. Paint splatters, scraps of fabric and discarded materials are part of the process; but it all adds up. Fortunately, as artists, designers and makers, we’re in a unique position to rethink how we work and adopt practices that are kinder to the planet.
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Bristol is no stranger to creativity. From street art legends to buzzing galleries, this city is full to the brim with artistic energy. If you’re an artist, art enthusiast or just someone who loves a good wander through a museum, Bristol’s cultural scene has more than enough to keep you inspired.
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Here at Meanwhile Creative, our shipping containers are more than just four walls – they’re the blank canvas on which artists, entrepreneurs, freelancers and big thinkers work their magic! In this article, we’ll take you through some seriously inspiring transformations, from pop-up shops to music studios.
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A quick Google search for ‘how to sell art online’ throws up a plethora of resources promising to help artists quit their day jobs and make a living from their art, however many of these resources that claim to have all the answers are behind an often costly paywall.
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When it comes to creative spirit, nowhere does it quite like Bristol. From street art to radio, stop motion to photography, the city is simmering with fresh talent eager to make their mark on the creative world. But gaining traction as an artist is no mean feat, and it is often from within grass-roots communities that the seeds of greatness are sewn.
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Unless you’re a professional accountant, you probably won’t be familiar with the ins and outs of the tax and National Insurance rules that apply to freelancers. The good news is that tax isn’t a scary or complicated topic and we’ve put together this handy guide to help you get to grips with the basics.
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Bristol has established itself as one of the leading creative hubs in the UK outside London and it consistently attracts top talent from across the creative spectrum, encompassing both traditional and digital sectors.
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In the competitive landscape of freelancing, versatility is a necessity as a freelancer must wear many hats for their business to thrive. Excelling in various skills such as business, marketing, networking, and finance is essential for long-term success.
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