In this episode, Shiv speaks to Laura Jones - Co-Founder of 404 Ink, Interim Publisher at Dead Ink and all-round plate spinner - about freelancing in the publishing industry. Laura talks candidly on the highs and lows of being your own boss; from the geographical freedom it supports and the passion projects that can be pursued, as well as the stresses of starting out & one of the reasons we all go to work: the money. We also cover the challenges of creating a healthy work-life balance and the rising cost of living.Laura JonesTwitter: @laurafjonesWebsite: https://www.lauraflojo.com/404 Ink (Co-Founder): https://www.404ink.com/Dead Ink (Interim Publisher): https://deadinkbooks.com/Mentioned in this episode‘The F Word: Freelancing, the dirty word’ article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/f-word-freelancing-dirty-laura-jones/Saraband: https://saraband.net/Statistic on the number of self-employed workers in the UK 1992-2022: https://www.statista.com/statistics/318234/united-kingdom-self-employed/ Hosted, edited & produced by Siobhan ‘Shiv’ Humphries (SYP UK Podcast Officer)Twitter: @SYP_UKWebsite: https://thesyp.org.ukIf you have any questions about this episode, or wish to partake in the show then drop us a line at: podcast.syp@gmail.com