The Joyful Jotter
Jottings about how I’ve turned into a writer
Advice on what to do about procrastination and productivity! Hello and welcome to my latest jottings and musings about my world in general. Well, I’ve been full time self-employed for 18 months now… and what a roller coaster it’s been! It literally has been a ride of...
Jottings about the difference between copy-editing and proofreading
What’s the difference? Often they are used as interchangeable terms. Generally speaking a copy-editor is the same thing as an editor, but that’s not to say that they are a proofreader too. Confusing eh? Clients regularly tell me that their manuscript/text/words just...
Jottings about why introverts make great freelancers and writers
Hello everyone, how have you been? I trust that you are well in body, mind and spirit. It’s been a while and the world has changed since my last jottings…some it for the better and some – well, not so good at all really. My jottings have been silent over the last few...
Jottings about getting paid – create a simple plan that will help you to help yourself get paid
Recently I've been rather alarmed by some social media posts by freelancers. Why? Well - there seems to be a bit of a theme of freelancers finding it difficult to collect what they are owed for work that they have done. Surely that relationship should be mutually...
Jottings by the Aegean Sea
Some thoughts on the English Language... Mid October found me back in Rhodes with six days to do with as I will – what luxury! One thing I planned to do was write this post but with no idea of an idea for it… Then a sunset walk on the beach on my second evening got me...