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Artificial Intelligence in publishing: The impact of generative AI on publishing
From the CIEP conference, here is what I learnt about 'The impact of generative AI on writing and publishing' by Dr Imke van Heerden
alisonproofreader
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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Freelance business: Most important things learnt from setting up a freelance business
Businesses evolve and these are the most important things I learnt during the process of setting up my freelance proofreading business.
alisonproofreader
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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Freelance proofreader: Top tips from the CIEP conference
Top tips from the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading conference. Using editing tools to improve workflow.
alisonproofreader
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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Freelance proofreader: A day in the life of a freelance proofreader
I am a freelance educational and mathematical proofreader. In this blog, I will share with you my day and the benefits of being freelance.
alisonproofreader
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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Grammar tips: Practise or practice?
I explain the difference between practice and practise using Harry Potter themed examples. Check out for grammar tips.
alisonproofreader
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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SEO: How to review your website SEO
Throughout this blog, I will share with you the three best tools to analyse the SEO of your website and some of the tips they gave me.
alisonproofreader
Sep 4, 20223 min read
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Email marketing: Email marketing best practices
Email marketing best practices. Have a great subject line, remember the Preheader text, have a clean design, great content and storytelling.
alisonproofreader
Jul 20, 20224 min read
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Repeat work: How to develop repeat work
Here are my top tips on how to get repeat work. Develop relationships, be flexible, add value, do a good job and keep in touch.
alisonproofreader
May 13, 20223 min read
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Accountability group: The benefits of an accountability group
I have been a member of an accountability group since 2020. I have found it massively beneficial to my proofreading business.
alisonproofreader
Feb 24, 20222 min read
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2021: Top tips from a proofreading business
The blog is a review of my proofreading business in 2021. Find out where the work came from, who the work came from and what format it took.
alisonproofreader
Jan 5, 20223 min read
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Content marketing: High-quality examples and top tips
I have chosen the best examples, and the reasons why they are a success. Then you will be able to apply them to your own business.
alisonproofreader
Oct 13, 20214 min read
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Blogging: Top tips from the CIEP conference
Here are my top tips from the webinar 'Blogging: Making it work for you and your business' by Kia Thomas, Liz Jones and Claire Bacon.
alisonproofreader
Sep 20, 20213 min read
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10 reasons why a marketing agency needs a proofreader
10 reasons why a marketing agency needs a proofreader. Save cost. Improve quality. Expertise. Support for your staff. Save time. Efficient.
alisonproofreader
Jul 22, 20212 min read
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Common misspelt words: my top 50 misspelt words
In this blog, I'll be looking at which words are frequently misspelt. Would it be advice or advise, affect or effect, practise or practice?
alisonproofreader
May 26, 20212 min read
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5 ways to improve the finish of your writing
5 ways to improve the finish of your writing. The secret is to become its reader instead of its writer.
alisonproofreader
Apr 21, 20212 min read
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EnterprisingYou interview: a successful proofreading business
Through the support of EnterprisingYou, I have gone from a business novice to a successful business professional.
alisonproofreader
Mar 10, 20213 min read
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Common misspelt words: my top 10 misspelt words
In this blog, I'll be looking at which words I have found are most frequently misspelt during my proofreading projects.
alisonproofreader
Feb 12, 20212 min read
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Personal branding: the importance of personal branding
In this blog, I'll be looking at personal branding and how you can use it to improve your digital marketing.
alisonproofreader
Jan 26, 20213 min read
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Inbound marketing: how Waterstones and Foyles use inbound marketing to sell books
"Inbound marketing is a business methodology that attracts customers by creating valuable content and experiences tailored to to them."
alisonproofreader
Nov 30, 20206 min read
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Online learning: how to improve online learning
"Online learning is not the next big thing, it is the now big thing.” - Donna J. Abernathy
Find out how to copyedit online learning.
alisonproofreader
Oct 14, 20205 min read
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