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Managing expectations when hiring a copyeditor or copywriter
You’ve written the book. It’s taken blood, sweat and tears but you know if it’s…
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business | books | editing | editor | proofreading
So, how come I see errors by editors and proofreaders?
Ok, so we all know that you go to an editor to work magic with your words, tighten you tables and add pzazz to your paragraphs. But…
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A Little Style (Guide)
Did you know that there is something that will help an editor before they even start work? It’s something that can be as small as a mouse…
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25 things from 1989 to celebrate the internet’s birthday
The internet is 25 years old, well it was on the 12th March 2014. By 1989 I was in my second year of a four year honours degree….
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books | book review | fiction | review
Two sides to every story
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Ok, so this book is now in paperback and seems to be THE book to be seen with at the moment, if…
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freelance | business | copywriting | writing
10 quick ways to improve your business writing skills
This week I was going to write about something completely different, and not an article on how to hone your business writing skills to perfection. It’s been…
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Why storytelling builds connections with your customers
Story telling for business doesn’t need to be difficult Storytelling for business is one of the best ways to connect with your customers. If you’ve read my…
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