Hi, I’m Meriam, The Cozy Writer.

Welcome, it’s so nice to meet you!

After two decades of brain-dumping in my diary, I finally decided to document my life online. 

I’m a freelance copy and content writer, and now an official blogger. I always had a love for the written word, but I never thought I’d end up doing it as a profession… but here I am!

How did I end up here? 

My path here isn’t the usual. I graduated with a Food Technology degree from one of the country’s top universities and started as a lab technician for an Irish company. Later, I taught as a college instructor and as an ESL teacher for Japanese business students.

In between, I dabbled in social selling, which reignited my passion for writing. Creating content and “copies” for social media showed me how much I loved the creative side of work. That led me to pursue content and copywriting courses, earning a certificate from The Copynated Academy, one of the top programs in the Philippines.

Add in years of navigating corporate, academe, side hustles, and life away from home, and I’ve built a mix of experiences that fuel what I do now.

mirror selfie with words "life worm well" in the mirror

Facts about me you may or may not find interesting…

  • heartI was born and raised in Bacolod City (a.k.a. City of Smiles), Philippines.
  • heartI’m a bookworm and guilty of buying more books than I can read.
  • heartI’ve secretly written short stories and poems. Thank God for pen names.
  • heartI love eating good food, so I learned how to cook.
  • heartIf there are no drawbacks, I’ll drink coffee all day and night.
  • heartI want to be a triathlete, although I’m still far from achieving that goal.
  • heartI’m a multi-passionate creative — my weird way of saying I have too many hobbies. LOL! 

What can you expect from this cozy corner?

I’m far from what you may consider a professional adult, but I also have my fair share of adulting XP. I’ve lived far from home half of my life and worked in corporate and the academe. I know what it’s like to always be in a rush, feel like there’s not enough time, and always want more of everything.

That way of life drained the soul out of me. Now, I’m grateful I can leave those behind and live a cozy, slow life in the province while still earning well. People always ask me, “How did you start?”, “Where do you find clients?”, “Don’t you get bored or lonely?”, and so many other things.

Here, you’ll find answers to those questions and more! We’ll talk about how you can:

Cultivate your own cozy life, whatever that means to you
Fund your cozy life through writing
Nourish yourself with easy, cozy meals
Keep yourself healthy through positive habits and self-care
Expand your creativity by exploring cozy hobbies

Working from home totally changed how I live life. I’m able to sleep till noon, go out when I want to, work in cafés, afford what I once viewed as luxuries (like groceries), and have free time for my hobbies. My hope is for you to enjoy the simple pleasures, slow days, and the peace that comes with living your cozy life.

Connect with me

Like what you see? Let’s be friends! I know how hard it can be to find people who share the same interests, so every new connection means a lot to me. 

Come hang out with me on Instagram. I’d love to connect with you there!

Work with me

If you’re looking for a copy and content writer, I’d love to hear from you! Reach out via the contact page so I can send you a copy of my services and past work.