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Client Spotlight: Jellycat
It’s been my absolute joy to work with cult toy and gift brand Jellycat for more than ten years. That’s a lot of bunnies! I’ve worked in two different areas: Web copy I write most of the character descriptions for the Jellycat site, and have enjoyed adapting to the brand’s changing voice. If you’re wondering…
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Client spotlight: First Story
It was a real pleasure working with children’s literature charity First Story as a freelance editor in 2023, and I’m thrilled to be returning for a second season. The team at First Story are passionate and dedicated, bringing incredible writers into school to spark the joy of storytelling and poetry. Working with fellow freelance Vivienne…
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Bad ad poetry? Hire poets!
Living in London, we’re surrounded by TFL’s abominable Travel Better London posters, with their godawful doggerel. First, you spot one and sigh gently to yourself. Then you notice another. And another. Ye gods, they’re all over the place, much like their scansion. Then a chill runs down your spine, as you wonder if everyone else…
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Get playful this New Year and cleanse your writing palate
Ahead of New Year, I’ve just been enjoying this list of curious customs from around the world, which includes flaming scarecrows, holding parties in which everything must be round and wearing colourful underwear. While for some of us, a good effigy-burning is all in a weekend’s work, these snapshots got me thinking. The themes running…
