Hi, I’m Suzanne Bowness, and I’m a feisty freelancer! Maybe you are too?

The Feisty Freelancer began as an ebook in a course on freelancing. I was teaching in a Professional Writing and Communications graduate certificate that I helped to develop for Humber College in Toronto. I wanted to help my students with shortcuts and advice that would help them become feisty freelancers too. In 2025, I expanded my reach when the book was published by Dundurn Press.

The Feisty Freelancer book captures the lessons I’ve learned from 20+ years as a freelance writer/editor, building a business, trying new things, making mistakes, picking newdirections and generally enjoying a satisfying and creative lifestyle. The book also includes Q&As with fellow writers and other creatives, to bring a wider range of perspectives.

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