Robyn Santa Maria
@robynsantamaria.bsky.social
Freelance grant writer and editor. From Australia, but living in France. Constantly lost in translation. The mountains are my happy place.
www.robynsantamaria.com
www.robynsantamaria.com
First book of the year finished: The Courage to be Disliked. Apparently a phenomenon in Japan when the original version came out in 2018.
Didn’t love it but I get the points it makes, namely about letting go of past traumas & societal expectations in order to be happy.
Now onto something light!
Didn’t love it but I get the points it makes, namely about letting go of past traumas & societal expectations in order to be happy.
Now onto something light!
January 9, 2026 at 4:06 PM
First book of the year finished: The Courage to be Disliked. Apparently a phenomenon in Japan when the original version came out in 2018.
Didn’t love it but I get the points it makes, namely about letting go of past traumas & societal expectations in order to be happy.
Now onto something light!
Didn’t love it but I get the points it makes, namely about letting go of past traumas & societal expectations in order to be happy.
Now onto something light!
So, I’ve entered a lottery to try and secure a spot in a 57km trail run in August. I’ll find out later this month whether I’m in.
New year madness or just plain old madness? 😬
#TrailRunning #UTMB
New year madness or just plain old madness? 😬
#TrailRunning #UTMB
January 9, 2026 at 12:57 PM
So, I’ve entered a lottery to try and secure a spot in a 57km trail run in August. I’ll find out later this month whether I’m in.
New year madness or just plain old madness? 😬
#TrailRunning #UTMB
New year madness or just plain old madness? 😬
#TrailRunning #UTMB
Reposted by Robyn Santa Maria
Hello #FreelanceFriends!
Join us at 11am CST TODAY, January 8, on Bluesky as we chat about how we manage rates and fees for our small businesses AND if we're thinking of raising rates in 2026. Why or why not?
All types of freelancers—and their office pets—are welcome to attend!
Join us at 11am CST TODAY, January 8, on Bluesky as we chat about how we manage rates and fees for our small businesses AND if we're thinking of raising rates in 2026. Why or why not?
All types of freelancers—and their office pets—are welcome to attend!
January 8, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Hello #FreelanceFriends!
Join us at 11am CST TODAY, January 8, on Bluesky as we chat about how we manage rates and fees for our small businesses AND if we're thinking of raising rates in 2026. Why or why not?
All types of freelancers—and their office pets—are welcome to attend!
Join us at 11am CST TODAY, January 8, on Bluesky as we chat about how we manage rates and fees for our small businesses AND if we're thinking of raising rates in 2026. Why or why not?
All types of freelancers—and their office pets—are welcome to attend!
Despite that, I’m heading outside for a run. Or a fast walk around the block if I can’t deal with the temperatures 😂
No snow overnight but, oh boy, is it CHILLY 🥶
January 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Despite that, I’m heading outside for a run. Or a fast walk around the block if I can’t deal with the temperatures 😂
No snow overnight but, oh boy, is it CHILLY 🥶
January 7, 2026 at 9:23 AM
No snow overnight but, oh boy, is it CHILLY 🥶
Reposted by Robyn Santa Maria
When it's time to raise your rates, how do you calculate that number? Do you plan to raise rates for 2026? I know some #FreelanceFriends who plan to chat about it on Thursday this week! Stay tuned for updates!
January 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM
When it's time to raise your rates, how do you calculate that number? Do you plan to raise rates for 2026? I know some #FreelanceFriends who plan to chat about it on Thursday this week! Stay tuned for updates!
So, do hashtags work on here? As a way to find folks who share common interests?
I’d love to meet other freelancers who work in #GrantWriting ✍️
Also, how can I find more people living and working here in France?
The search function seems a bit limited, non?
À bientôt!
I’d love to meet other freelancers who work in #GrantWriting ✍️
Also, how can I find more people living and working here in France?
The search function seems a bit limited, non?
À bientôt!
January 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
So, do hashtags work on here? As a way to find folks who share common interests?
I’d love to meet other freelancers who work in #GrantWriting ✍️
Also, how can I find more people living and working here in France?
The search function seems a bit limited, non?
À bientôt!
I’d love to meet other freelancers who work in #GrantWriting ✍️
Also, how can I find more people living and working here in France?
The search function seems a bit limited, non?
À bientôt!
I’m looking forward to taking part in my first #FreelanceFriends chat later this week!
Who else will be there?
Who else will be there?
Happy Monday, #FreelanceFriends!
I hope your 2026 is off to a good start. 😃
This Thursday on the Bluesky chat, we will discuss how we manage rates and fees for our small businesses AND if we're thinking of raising rates in 2026. Why or why not?
Mark your calendar for 11am CST on Thursday, Jan 8!
I hope your 2026 is off to a good start. 😃
This Thursday on the Bluesky chat, we will discuss how we manage rates and fees for our small businesses AND if we're thinking of raising rates in 2026. Why or why not?
Mark your calendar for 11am CST on Thursday, Jan 8!
January 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I’m looking forward to taking part in my first #FreelanceFriends chat later this week!
Who else will be there?
Who else will be there?
Starting the new year in the northern hemisphere is tough*. It’s cold and all I want to do is hibernate, not think about new-year intentions and all that. I’d rather be a 🐻
*I’m a southern hemisphere girl and, even after 12+ years in France, I’m still not great in the cold!
*I’m a southern hemisphere girl and, even after 12+ years in France, I’m still not great in the cold!
January 5, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Starting the new year in the northern hemisphere is tough*. It’s cold and all I want to do is hibernate, not think about new-year intentions and all that. I’d rather be a 🐻
*I’m a southern hemisphere girl and, even after 12+ years in France, I’m still not great in the cold!
*I’m a southern hemisphere girl and, even after 12+ years in France, I’m still not great in the cold!
New Year’s Day trail run ✅
Long lunch at my in-laws ✅
In my PJs before sundown ✅
Hot chocolate in progress ✅
Am I doing this right?
Happy new year everyone! 🎉
Long lunch at my in-laws ✅
In my PJs before sundown ✅
Hot chocolate in progress ✅
Am I doing this right?
Happy new year everyone! 🎉
January 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM
New Year’s Day trail run ✅
Long lunch at my in-laws ✅
In my PJs before sundown ✅
Hot chocolate in progress ✅
Am I doing this right?
Happy new year everyone! 🎉
Long lunch at my in-laws ✅
In my PJs before sundown ✅
Hot chocolate in progress ✅
Am I doing this right?
Happy new year everyone! 🎉
This year has been a mixed bag when it comes to what I’ve read, but I’m glad to be finishing the year with this. Beautifully moving historical fiction 💜
December 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This year has been a mixed bag when it comes to what I’ve read, but I’m glad to be finishing the year with this. Beautifully moving historical fiction 💜
Seems a little odd to (re)start here at the end of a year, but I miss short-form posts and quick-fire chats. So, if you happen to stumble upon this, hello from France!
December 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Seems a little odd to (re)start here at the end of a year, but I miss short-form posts and quick-fire chats. So, if you happen to stumble upon this, hello from France!