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Freelance writing – pitfalls and positives

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:28:16 +0000

Stilus has been flooded with requests over the past few weeks. Can we write a bid for the dentist industry? What would it cost to produce ten articles on cheap housing in New York? Do we have capacity to produce the content for a website in three days? It’s fantastic getting queries in from clients, [...]

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The plight of the uptight proofer

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:56:43 +0000

I bought Florence a new toy yesterday. It’s a V-Tech talking teddy with flashing lights, buttons and a smiley face. It’s called Alfie, I think, which is odd because it has a female voice when it sings and speaks. I spent a good half hour playing with it before handing it over to Floss, who [...]

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The plight of the uptight proofer

Presenting with confidence

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:32:00 +0000

This post has been sent through by talented communicator Andy Bounds. You can find out more about Andy and his work by visiting www.andybounds.com. According to various pieces of research, making presentations is one of people’s greatest fears. If this sounds like you, here are some ideas to help boost your confidence… Ensure your content is interesting [...]

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Should we have to study poetry?

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:22:29 +0000

Yesterday I found myself discussing poetry with a friend, secretly hoping she might volunteer to take a look at some of my recent work and provide a little feedback (always dangerous with friends, though, unless you know them well, because they tend to be more polite than honest). “I don't read poetry,” she said. “I don't understand it, it has so many levels, so many hidden meanings.” I was about to agree with her, until she added, “I don't know what I'm supposed to think.” Hmm, I'm not so sure about that last point, but then again...

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Giving yourself permission

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:42:45 +0000

I had another blinding conversation with my business mentor/partner last week. I was speaking to him about how I had blown out a couple of ‘friends’ since Florence was born, and how I felt bad – my hands were shaking as I told an old friend that I would rather she didn’t contact me this afternoon. There were a number of reasons behind my decision, all of which came down to the same few reason – I gained nothing from my friendship with her, while I gave a lot.

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Giving yourself permission

How to work smarter, not harder

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:38:41 +0000

Last week, I reached a milestone in my business. I realised for the first time that I didn’t have to be constantly stressed, tired and frazzled. I saw the proverbial light after a sound talking to by a colleague. Let me tell you the story… As you know, (baby bore that I am) my daughter is over four months old and doing great. I get a load of support from family when it comes to whisking her off for a few days in the week so I can focus on Stilus, and I’m probably the luckiest person in the world to have people around who will help out when I’m at my wits’ end. Floss is the most placid and smiley baby I’ve ever met, which is also darned lucky, and things could have been much tougher for P and I as new parents...

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Seize the day!

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:44:02 +0000

Hello Stilus Blog readers, my name is Andrew Joy, and Jen has very kindly offered me the chance to do some writing with her so you’re reading my first piece on Stilus. Like most regular bloggers I like to write whatever is the forefront of my mind. Whether it is through daily routines, work, fun, hobbies, annoyances, people or generally what’s going on in my world.

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Revamping your web content

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:00:25 +0000

How long has your company website been up and running? Are you happy with it, or are there areas which you feel could be improved? My site reflects what people always say about builders, decorators and gardeners – they always have the worst-kept houses, and gardens. I guess as a writer this is because there is always something more important to do than spend time on Stilus itself. However, I am making a pledge to update the site and make sure it really reflects what I do.

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A note on language and accents…

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 07:13:43 +0000

What’s your accent like? Do you think about it much, and the impression it may have on other people? I’ve been contemplating the subject of accents for a while now, because I was recently accused of being an American, by an American, at a car boot sale. Bleary-eyed, Florence tucked under an arm, and battling against the rain which was threatening to wash up my entire back-catalogue of books, I was slightly surprised when a gentlemen ran up to me and said:

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A note on language and accents…

On repeatable plots, Scandi thrillers and black coffee…

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:02:08 +0000

OK, I’ve often mentioned that I love Stieg Larsson’s ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ trilogy. I thought they were amazing when I first read them, and I still love them now. I didn’t want them to end, despite the fact that the genre isn’t something which I would normally go for (I’m not really a crime reader). Despite this, from the moment I picked up the first book in the series I was hooked...

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On repeatable plots, Scandi thrillers and black coffee…

How to work smarter, not harder

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:39:58 +0000

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How to work smarter, not harder

Why some people are unspeakably stupid

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:54:16 +0000

Have you ever trawled about on YouTube late at night, looking for things to watch? It’s an endless procession of amazing videos, which lead you on and on in the quest to find the most interesting/cutest/weirdest snippet of footage out there. Once you look at one, the site directs you to another forty-three thousand similar ones, and before you know it, a whole evening has gone.

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How to become a millionaire through creative inspiration…

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:55:16 +0000

How are things with you all? Everything is fine here, and it’s time to discuss a subject very close to my heart – creativity and innovation. This is when you have a sound idea which pops in to your head, get goose-pimples at the thought of how brilliant it is, and then carry it through to successful fruition, earning cash or accolades as a result of your outstanding thinking and ideas generation...

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How to become a millionaire through creative inspiration…

Strange zoological references in business….

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:32:21 +0000

OK – it’s been two full months since Florence was born, and I’ve achieved a lot. I know how to get her to smile, and I understand what her different cries mean. This does not translate across in to Stilus though, as the absence from blogging will attest to. However, I’m going to rationalise my [...]

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Strange zoological references in business….

Achieving a work/life balance

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:08:57 +0000

Ahh, the work/life balance. Buzzword of all corporate companies, and the kind of phrase that makes you cringe before the meaning of it actually sinks in.

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Achieving a work/life balance

Introducing Blob…

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:43:41 +0000

OK, if ever there was a great excuse for ignoring a blog, here it is. Please allow me to introduce Florence Lorna, who was born on March 13th, at 5.06. She’s doing brilliantly, give or take a lot of being awake. She’s healthy, feisty and fantastic. I’m proud to be her Mummy. I promise I’ll be [...]

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Introducing Blob…

On taking wise counsel for your business and in life in general

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:17:12 +0000

Who do you turn to, when things get on top of you? In our personal lives, we have a group of friends who we instinctively rely on to keep us together when things get tough. We call them when mishaps happen, and spend time with them because they buoy us up and keep us positive even when things are tough...

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On taking wise counsel for your business and in life in general

Terms and Conditions

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:57:37 +0000

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Terms and Conditions

Case Studies

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:56:55 +0000

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Case Studies

Resources

Jennifer Syrkiewicz — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:56:25 +0000

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