A new year update for 2021

A new year update for 2021

Freelancing, news
Nobody needs another blog post about how weird 2020 was. Nor about how weird the start of 2021 has been already. But, in short, totally weird. Now, onto the rest of it all. What I'm up to I continue to work hard. Most of my work is writing, proofreading and editing. Last year, I proofread four full-length books and many, many job applications. This may be symptomatic of how many people lost their jobs in the midst of the international crisis. Interestingly, I didn't proofread as many essays and theses last year as I usually do; perhaps due to the same. [caption id="attachment_2574" align="alignright" width="334"] Fireworks[/caption] In terms of writing, most of what I do currently is ghost writing blog posts for business clients. Usually SMEs, these businesses know that…
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Podcast Episode 57: The lowdown on proofreading and editing

Podcast
Like many freelance writers, I also offer proofreading services. It's a part of my job that I love, and in this podcast episode, Lorrie and I go down and dirty into the world of proofreading and editing, looking at the difference between the two roles, how to explain to clients what you offer, and how to choose your own proofreader or editor if you need one in the course of your writing work. Show Notes Simple Errors in Social Marketing Alienate UK Users Episode 19: How to Proofread Your Own Work Episode 23: How to Decide What to Charge for your Freelance Writing Services Episode 4: Hot Topic: Writing and Editing for free - is it ever OK? 120 Marketing Tactics For Your Blog (Infographic) The art of the interview There are several…
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