The lost year
How are you, lovely friends? Can you believe it’s May already? Blossom has drifted from the trees like confetti, celebrating … Continue reading The lost year
Covid-19: How to weather the silent storm
How are you doing, lovely friends? It seems the only right question to ask at the moment. No doubt you’ve … Continue reading Covid-19: How to weather the silent storm
Covid-19 wants to break us. Don’t let it
The Doors were right when they said: ‘Strange days have found us.’ As I write, it’s eerily still. I live … Continue reading Covid-19 wants to break us. Don’t let it
Superwomen: standing on the shoulders of giants
‘If you could have any special power, what would it be?’ It’s a great question. Who doesn’t dream of having … Continue reading Superwomen: standing on the shoulders of giants
It’s time to celebrate! Chartership, and a special anniversary
Today is a momentous day. My professional society, the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP), has become the Chartered Institute … Continue reading It’s time to celebrate! Chartership, and a special anniversary
How to build your freelance support system
OK, so here’s a question. What is a freelance support system? Do you have one? You’ll know only too well, … Continue reading How to build your freelance support system
New Year essentials: how to boost your freelance life
It’s January again. Oh yes. And because it’s January, I’m afraid I’m going to have to importune you with an … Continue reading New Year essentials: how to boost your freelance life
Review of the year
How was your 2019? Was it good, did you enjoy your work and #livemybestlife? You’ll detect a soupçon of irony … Continue reading Review of the year
The art of referral
Referrals: the holy grail of freelancing. Everyone loves a solid referral. What can be more gratifying than watching your good … Continue reading The art of referral
A day in the life of a freelance editor
Ever wondered what those of us wielding the editorial pen do all day? Well, my day usually begins with rooibos … Continue reading A day in the life of a freelance editor
