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A blog full of articles on editing and writing, helping you navigate the world of words

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…

editing | business writing | copyediting | proofreading

10 Reasons Your Business Needs An Editor

Editing for business Does this sound familiar? Your business is up and running, you’ve put in more hours than you’d care to count, there’s been blood, sweat…
writing | content writing | copywriting

Why should my business use a writer?

There are different types of professional writer You’re sitting there wondering ‘should my business use a writer?’ But that’s only the start. You have to decide what…
freelance | productivity | publishing

Perfectionism

It’s better to seek excellence rather than perfection So, I wrote an article that prompted quite a reaction. In it I said that it’s ok to be…
storytelling | business | communication

The Disney Effect

Is storytelling good for business? I’ll let you into a secret. I’ve been away. A glorious week at Disneyland Paris, at a fabulous hotel, eating wonderful…
publishing | editing | self-publishing | writing

Which book editor to use

Editing’s a funny old occupation. It covers so many things. There are film editors, sound editors, tv and radio editors and newspaper editors as well as editors…
freelance | business | confidence | education | professional development

Are You Addicted to Training?

Do you always have a course on the go? Do you regularly have more than one on the go at the same time? Are you always searching…