I'm a friendly and professional writer, reviewer and editor who works with warmth, humour and flexibility.
Due to my extensive background in HR and recruitment I'm also able to help small businesses and startups with key recruitment needs such as CV screening and interviewing.
Personalised writing for your career including CV writing, cover letters, online profiles and wording for presentations.
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How to become every freelancer's favourite client!
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Sometimes, just putting the work in is enough.
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Know what you're good at, and rejection won't seem so bad!
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Regular blogging will increase your confidence and help you build a following
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How setting a speaking challenge forced me to talk confidently about the work I love.
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Just like building the perfect snowman, carving out your freelance identity can be tough!
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Don't let bad spelling put you off writing the next bestseller!
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Finding the 'what's', 'whys' and 'hows' of your business will help people connect with you.
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Don't let your CV hold you back this year - it's time to think big!
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It takes time to craft compelling
November means #NaNoWriMo - so whatever you're working on, it's time to get it done!
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A writer who doesn't understand your industry can be a great asset in business.
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Ironically, it's when you're writing about yourself that you will sound least like you. Hiring a writer to do it for you can bring a whole host of benefits.
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Thinking about finally getting started with a writing project? Here's what you need to do.
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Learn how to live happily ever after through the power of storytelling
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How involving others will help expand your career horizons.
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"SEO" is an often confusing term for those not well-versed in website maintenance. In reality, it's not quite as confusing as you might think!
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Starting a blog is usually no problem. Staying regular can be! If you're struggling to come up with ideas, take a look at these hints and tips...and never feel stuck again.
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Take charge of your career dreams - by starting slow and steady.
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How should you charge people who only ask for "five minutes" of your time?
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Writing short copy is often much more frustrating than long tomes! Get started on something short and snappy with these tips.
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Take advantage of summer downtime to learn and grow in your career - or discover a new one!
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Age aint nothing but a number, right? Wrong - here's how getting older can be great for business.
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Trusting someone else with your words can be one of the best things you do for your business - but it has to be done properly!
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Writing books is big business - or at least it can be, if you get it right. For starters, this means not rushing the process!
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So I've been in business for a whole year! Responding to a question I was asked on Facebook, I'm sharing a few lessons and reflections about the freelance writing life.
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I've been Nina The Writer for a year this week. To celebrate, here's a blog post I wrote this time last year, when I had no idea what was going to happen...
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A how-to guide for writing the ultimate downloadable guide for your business.
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Headlines are always difficult to write, so here's an easy way to craft something original for your personal and professional profiles.
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Would you like to test-read some of my new book?
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There's a lot of vague career advice out there, so if you're looking for insight that goes beyond "be yourself and follow your passion" you may have to leap before you look!
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Do you edit your work before you publish it?
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Standing up and presenting to a group of people is something that strikes fear into the hearts of even the most confident people - so if you're an introvert like me, it can really be the stuff of nightmares! Here's how I tackle my nerves head-on, with some careful preparation and relatable content.
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Creating a schedule can be a difficult task, especially when you're planning for work you're not being paid for - or that nobody is expecting! Here's how to get started on crafting a time plan that will work for you.
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Whether you want to hire a copywriter, or just want to give it a go yourself, it can be hard to know where to begin. My experience on the copywriting trail has helped me discover a few handy insights.
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Enjoying downtime can be hard when you work for yourself, with requests constantly flowing in. Take some control and your time can be yours again - here's how to get started (and Happy Easter!)
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This week I'm responding to the questions people have asked since my Careershifters' Success Story was published recently - all about creating a writer's life.
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Remote working is on the increase - so here's some advice on how to work it well!
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You don't have to be a professional writer to discover a unique writing voice that speaks to its readers. Finding your own voice is often easier than you might think, and it all starts when you write from the heart.
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I'm a 'Success Story'! My career change journey was featured on Careershifters' website this week, and I'm incredibly proud of it. But I wouldn't want anybody to think changing my career has been easy. And so this is a reflection of sorts, on where I was when I began, and how I've ended up where I am now.
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If you know someone who already has everything, give them something truly unique - special words.
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Did you know that so-called 'job-hopping' can be an asset to your career search? Whether you prefer stability or excitement in your career, planning your next move is all about packaging your skills and making the right kind of approach.
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Going freelance doesn't mean you have to accept every piece of work that comes your way. Being discerning with your time and effort will help you reap the rewards of being your own boss...and you'll get to work with some great people too!
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Are you reading this over coffee, or maybe as you wait for a late train? Blogging for business is a handy way to keep in regular contact with your followers and show them the human side of your company, but it can be difficult to keep it going once you've started. It's worth it, though - so here are a few tips to keep your blog posts consistent and entertaining.
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Writing a CV is tough enough when you've got years of experience under your belt, but when you're just leaving education it often feels like you haven't got anything to shout about. Here's how to write a first CV that will stand out from all those bland lists of education dates and shop jobs!
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There's a new trend sweeping Silicon Valley - giving honest and direct feedback to your colleagues. Before you go rushing in, focus your message by writing it down first...your colleagues and your career will thank you for it!
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All those celebrated business gurus had to start somewhere...and the most successful ones know how to tell their stories in a relatable way that inspires others to act on their dreams and ideas. By writing a business book, you can do just that yourself!
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Writing a recruitment ad is often a rushed activity, with the words used ones you've read many times before ("dynamic" anyone?) Here's how the Banks children managed to recruit their ideal candidate - Mary Poppins! - by using clear and creative words that stood out.
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Because it's January and it's cold and it's grey, I wanted to write something a bit more fun this week. Here's the result - how your job is surprisingly similar to your relationship!
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What better way to kick off a new year by getting out into the fresh air? Here's how I manage a busy working life as a non-driver - and it's not as hard as you might think!
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'Greatest Hits' countdowns are rife at this time of year - so now, here's one featuring the best CV advice. This list will give you the ultimate steer if you're looking to get your CV on track for the new year job hunt. Wishing you a very happy 2017!
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If you're stuck in a job you don't particularly like, mindlessly searching job boards for something else, it can be hard to dredge up any enthusiasm to make a change. But that little bit of rest time between Christmas and a brand new year beginning is perfect for considering exactly what you want, and how to take the very first step towards making 2017 your happy work year!
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With a new year on the horizon, why not make a resolution to tell your life story? Committing your personal tales to paper can be a rich and rewarding experience for you to write and others to read...for generations to come. Here's how to get started.
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Have you ever thought that making a few tweaks to your working life would help make living it much easier? Harness the power of well-chosen words to state your case and win better work-life balance in the process.
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Are you often left with the feeling that you don't quite know enough about all the online tools you can use to promote your business? How about website analytics...shouldn't you be checking them every five minutes just like the experts say? Relax - here's how to take advantage of all the advice available online, by defining exactly what YOU want to know.
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Is time getting the better of you? With a growing business, several passion projects on the go, books to read and friends I'd quite like to see, I was starting to feel overwhelmed...until I decided to take a closer look at planning my time more effectively. Here's how you can do the same.
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Looking for ways to sound consistent and authentic in your written communications? Here are a few tried, tested and original ways to do just that.
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BOO! Like a ripe pumpkin Hallowe'en has rolled around yet again, so what better time to extol the benefits of ghostwriting, definitely not just the province of bargain-bin bound celebrities.
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I'm very proud indeed to be featured as this week's 'Quiet Revolutionary' - a celebration of all things introverted.
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An encounter with a corporate headhunter made me question my career - why was I still doing something I didn't love? Here's how I formulated my corporate escape plan and found a career I truly enjoy.
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Everybody's busy these days - far too busy to read all the words that come their way. Get the right people to read YOURS by honing in on your ideal audience and creating compelling copy that will get them hooked.
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Are your online profiles a bit lacklustre? Don't waste a perfect opportunity to speak directly to the boss or partner of your dreams - use the power of personal copywriting to describe what makes you, you - and get ready to reap the rewards!
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Ever wonder what your HR Manager is really thinking, or what they do all day? I worked in this oft-misunderstood profession for a number of years and now I'm safely out of it, I'm free to vent!
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Going it alone, releasing yourself from the shackles of a traditional nine-to-five, is exhilarating. It's also incredibly scary! To celebrate my first quarter-year in business, here are some of the most important lessons I've learned from the front line.
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Regular blog posts - especially if you run a business - can drastically increase your following, as well as helping you beat the competition by describing how you do things your way. Read on for a few more great reasons why you should join the blogging revolution!
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Have you ever wondered how working with a writer could boost your business and career prospects, or even keep your personal life on track? I can help you in so many ways...take a look at a few really good reasons for you to work with me!
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I remember the day I went to collect my A Level results like it was yesterday (though trust me, it wasn't!) - and how it felt like my future had suddenly become a scary and uncertain place. This is my story of that day and how everything began from there.
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Great speeches vary in tone and content, but they all consider the same elements - who they're for, what they're about and why they're being heard. Here's how to plan yours effectively, so you can conquer any nerves and make your speech memorable for all the right reasons!
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Speaking up in networking groups used to bring me out in a cold sweat. So I sought out the people I really wanted to talk to and introduced myself in the way I'm best at - in writing.
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Getting the tone of a letter right - especially when you're writing to someone you don't know - can be difficult. No matter whom you're writing to, here's how to get started on a letter that's relevant, informative and authentic.
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Writing an online dating profile that reveals the real 'you' takes time and courage - but that special person will appreciate the effort. Read on for a few tips to get you started.
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The thought of telling stories about a loved one for the last time can be daunting. But you can create the most special memories by recalling all the details that made them human and real.
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How a seminal book written in 1923 can help us connect with customers by using compelling copy in 2016
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Hello and welcome. In this, my very first blog post, let me outline a few house rules – just so we all know where we are. No yawning at the back, please!
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The recruitment world can be a very lacklustre place when it comes to the words that illustrate it.
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