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    <title>Megan Whiting</title>
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      <title>Proofreading and Editing</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
      
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      <description>Whether you are a self-publishing author seeking an editor for your manuscript or a student looking for a proofreader for a CV, thesis or dissertation, I can provide you with a professional service at an affordable cost.
Before work begins, I offer a free sample proofread or edit, followed by a fixed quote, so that my clients know exactly what to budget for. All quotes include a final read-through of the document once suggestions have been reviewed by the client, leaving no stone unturned!</description>
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      <title>Wedding Poetry</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
      
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      <description>Let me make your wedding day even more special with a bespoke poem personalised to yourself and your partner.
Once I&amp;rsquo;ve asked you a few questions relating to the style and content of the poem you&amp;rsquo;ve been imagining (for example, a romantic, rhyming poem with 4 verses or a light-hearted, non-rhyming piece) I can create something which fully reflects your sentiments and will only ever be heard at your wedding!</description>
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      <title>Copywriting</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:08:20 +0000</pubDate>
      
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      <description>I can help you attract customers to your business and keep them coming back with vibrant copy tailored to the needs of your readership; either through creating new content, or refreshing yours.
With my background in creative writing, I can really spice up your web content and help you sell your product or service! My friendly, informal blog posts will add a sense of personality to your website, whilst offering advice to the reader.</description>
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      <title>30 Tips for the Self-Employed</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      
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      <description>It’s safe to say that self-employment and working from home can be challenging at times…!
Below are 30 tips I’ve pulled together for the benefit of fellow self-employed folk; especially those who are new to this lifestyle.
So, without further ado…
Tip 1 Try to get up at a similar (and sensible!) time each morning. When your workspace is a mere few metres away, it can be tempting to stay in bed a little longer, but it’s important to establish a routine.</description>
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      <title>Common Mistakes made by Writers</title>
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      <description>Do you find yourself making the same spelling or grammatical errors in your writing, time and time again?
Below are some of the mistakes I come across most regularly in my editing work.
Do any of these cause you grief?
Commonly confused words (British spellings) Defuse (remove a fuse) and diffuse (spread)
Complement (contributing to something) and compliment (&amp;lsquo;I love your hair!&#39;)
Practice (noun: &amp;lsquo;she&amp;rsquo;s going to football practice,&#39;) and practise (verb: &amp;lsquo;I practise my trumpet every night&amp;rsquo;)</description>
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      <title>Contact</title>
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      <description>For an informal discussion about your project or to view my portfolio, please get in touch via the contact form.
Whether you&amp;rsquo;re looking for a commercial writer to provide you with engaging web content or blog posts, a creative writer to craft you a personalised, bespoke wedding poem, or a reliable proofreader or editor, I can provide you with a professional service to suit your budget.
Your Name Email Address An email address is required.</description>
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      <title>In Love with Books</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      
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      <description>Book Benefits I’ve found comfort and enjoyment in books for as long as I can remember, and, fortunately for me, as a writer, proofreader and editor, I get to read on a daily basis! Luckily, reading as part of my job hasn’t quelled my appetite for books and I still read an awful lot; for pleasure, escapism and as a way of de-stressing!
Even now, I come across words I feel compelled to look up; either because they’re unfamiliar, or I’m not sure how to pronounce them, as I’ve only ever seen them written down.</description>
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      <title>Let&#39;s Talk Wedding Poetry!</title>
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      <description>With wedding season fast approaching, I thought it might be helpful to talk about my personalised poetry in a little more detail.
More often than not, I’m contacted by brides looking for a bespoke poem to take the place of a reading at their wedding ceremony, but I’ve also written poems for key members of the wedding party to give the newlyweds as a unique gift! Printed on parchment-style paper, the poems look lovely when framed.</description>
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      <title>My Background</title>
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      <description>I have loved reading and writing for as long as I can remember, so was delighted to achieve a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing with the Open University in 2015!
I later developed an interest in proofreading/editing and joined the Society for Editors and Proofreaders. To date, I have worked on a range of manuscripts, including fantasy novels, self-development books, memoirs, young adult fiction, animated film scripts; even a political parody!</description>
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      <title>The Author&#39;s Guide to Proofreading and Editing</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      
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      <description>It’s the start of a new year! Have you made any resolutions?
Perhaps you’re planning to self-publish the book you spent most of 2018 writing, but know that it needs a little fine-tuning, in the form of a proofread or edit?
It’s important to understand that although proofreading and editing have their similarities, there are key differences between the two.
I provide both services, but you may come across professionals specialising in either proofreading or editing, so it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the terms.</description>
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