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I am a professional writer in the UK and I currently freelance while bringing up my baby daughter. I have been writing for 2 years now and it is one of my great passions.

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Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for proofreading your final copy: 1 of 18
It doesn't matter if you are only writing an email, a college essay, a letter or an article, getting your writing free from mistakes is paramount.If you use MS Word or other spell checkers this can help, but it isn't foolproof and can sometimes miss glaring errors.This is where proofreading comes into play.Read on to find tip... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Should you use the "rod" on your child?: 1 of 13
Deciding to Spare the RodDo you smack your child? Even if it is just a tap on the bottom or a slap on the back of the hand, it is classed as corporal punishment. What if someone told you, you were unable to do this anymore to your children? Would it not matter to you as you do not smack your children anyway. Or would you wond... More..
Business > Website Marketing & SEO How to write effective headlines for your web pages: 1 of 5
People who write content for websites and blogs generally fit into one of two camps: Those who believe that keywords in the headline are of higher importance than anything else, and those who say you should "write to be read," and who place almost no importance on keywords in the headline.Those in the first camp believe that ... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Foreclosure: Who is to blame and what can be done to help?: 1 of 3
WHO DO YOU PAY WHEN YOU ARE STRUGGLING TO PAY EVERYONEWhen you are having serious money worries, it can be a hard time for everyone. You may be looking at a table full of bills, and you are confused as to how to pay them all at once and who exactly to pay first. You need to understand that you have to make a decision like thi... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics How bananas can benefit one's health: 3 of 8
Bananas naturally contain three different sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose bananas also include a great source of fiber. Eating just one banana gives an immediate, constant and significant boost of much needed energy. Research has proved that by eating just two bananas will give you the energy needed for a 90-minute wor... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs Why copywriting is a good career choice for a writer: 2 of 4
So you want to be a copywriterCopywriting is a new art form and it is taking over the internet. There has never been so much call for copywriting, with the many websites that have content that constantly needs updating and rewriting. Many people choose to use copywriters either because they lack the skills or the time needed ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends The history of podcasting: 1 of 1
THE HISTORY OF PODCASTINGTo understand podcasting in its' entirety, it is essential to understand the history of podcasting. Of course without the internet and home computers widely available to any budget, podcasting would never have been born. The internet has been the influence to many new concepts and ideas and podcasting... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Freelance writing: 24 of 42
Writing is a wonderful art form, you can explore your own feelings, your attitudes, values, goals, motivations and so many more feelings that you may or may not have known you had. To turn writing into a career that actually pays you have to approach your writing as not only a craft but also a profession.Here are a few steps ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Helping children for their first day of school: 10 of 16
Start School Days with Special Time!When a child goes to school it can be an upsetting time for everyone, probably more upsetting for the adults! When they are at school all day it can be a very emotional time for everyone as for the child it can seem like an eternity till they see you again.Why not take time out the morning ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Save money and help the environment! How to repurpose household items: 19 of 29
Recycling the old to make new treasures!With the economy in the shape that it is and the environment needing some tender loving care, never has there been a better time to reuse old things around your home, recycle and reduce your carbon footprint.Reusing Plastic BagsIt is easy to recycle paper, cans, bottles and glass, but w... More..