Why the Year’s Quietest Month Might Be Your Most Productive There’s a collective exhale that happens every December. Projects get shelved. Meetings evaporate. Out-of-office replies multiply like holiday cookies. The professional world shifts into low gear, and most people follow suit. But here’s what I’ve learnt after years of working as a ghostwriter: December isn’t…
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Forget the myth of January. December is the secret season for writers: Starting in December means you hit January with momentum, not hesitation. By the time others are still setting goals, you’ll already have pages written.
What was meant to be a straightforward urban-agriculture policy—turning abandoned city land into potato allotments—apparently got rubber-stamped under the name “Titties for Cities”. According to the Facebook post, the typo went unnoticed as the plan passed unanimously in committee, funding was allocated, brochures were printed and banners were hung. Next thing you know, it’s being…
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When we think of Noddy or Winnie-the-Pooh, we immediately recall Enid Blyton and A.A. Milne. But behind every beloved children’s classic stands a team of dedicated professionals whose contributions were essential to bringing these stories to life. Let’s celebrate the editors, illustrators, and publishers who transformed manuscripts into the treasured books we know today. Noddy:…
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When a book reads smoothly—when the tone feels effortless, when the ideas slot neatly into place, when the author’s voice is unmistakably theirs—it’s easy to assume the process behind it was equally neat and linear. It never is.Great books are built on something far less glamorous and far more powerful: constant communication between the author…
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Intro: Technical writing isn’t just about dry instructions or corporate jargon. It’s the art of making complex ideas usable, readable, and even beautiful. Whether it’s an onboarding guide, a financial ebook, or a spiritual journal, the goal is the same: clarity that empowers. Types of Technical Writing I Work With: Why I’m the Right Fit:…
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Body: Right now, I’m deep in two very different projects:📘 Reformatting a 56,000-word book for a financial planner📗 Writing and designing an ebook for a coaching client Both require structure, clarity, and editorial insight — but the tone, flow, and formatting couldn’t be more different. That’s the beauty of technical writing: it adapts. From SOPs…
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In today’s complex business landscape, clear communication isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Technical writing serves as the bridge between expertise and understanding, transforming specialised knowledge into accessible, actionable information. Yet despite its critical importance, technical writing often operates behind the scenes, quietly ensuring that organisations function smoothly, products work as intended, and teams align around shared…
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Exploring the collaborative ecosystem that shapes celebrated literature When acceptance speeches echo through literary award ceremonies, authors often thank “everyone who touched this manuscript.” But who are these invisible collaborators, and what exactly do they do? As South Africa celebrates exceptional storytelling through events like the 2025 SA Literary Awards and the iLembe Book Festival,…
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Ghost Writing: The Art of Writing Without a Name Ghost writing is often misunderstood. Some see it as secretive, others as transactional. But at its core, ghostwriting is a deeply collaborative, strategic craft—one that helps leaders articulate their vision with clarity and authenticity. 🔹 Discovery & Voice MappingWe begin with a conversation. What do you…
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