A comic narrative about the real life of a full-time writer, Stephanie Dickison had been publishing articles and features for more than a decade, but in December 2005 she took the plunge and became a full-time "freelancer". Drawing on her years as a book and pop music critic, she delves into food writing, celebrity interviews and feature articles. Included in this memoir are cautionary tales of what happens when someone works as their own boss, agrees to every offer and types for more than 14 hours a day.