This time, Steve finds out what it's like being freelance for presenter Gema Enseñat: how she went from secondary school teacher to TV host and announcer, then self-styled her own direction as a craft blogger. Includes: finding your specialism and not letting finances run the show. Oh, and her dog.

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Here’s some of the key takeaway points:

• Being freelance is a lifestyle choice, not just a career, remember the great flexibility in your day
• Try out a new 'career' on the side first without the pressure of having to bring in the money
• Don't be scared to apply for things and make connections, you've got to put yourself out there
• Find a specialism that you're genuinely passionate about, don't borrow somone else's
• Success is however you choose to define it
• Don't feel the pressure of finances, look to other cultures and you'll see not everyone is obsessed with owning houses and pension planning
• Don't rely on one or two big clients, spread out your work
• No one's 'job for life' is safe, the world owes you nothing, so do what you love

More from Gema:

Gema on Twitter

Gema's Blog SequinsAndSlippers

That Girl Off The Telly

(because no one can spell her names)

Useful links:

Book: Stephen King's 'On Writing'